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Duplass Brothers Productions’ ‘Penelope’ Heads to Sky in U.K., Ireland (EXCLUSIVE)
Coming-of-age drama "Penelope," produced by Duplass Brothers Productions, will launch on Sky in the U.K. and Ireland, following a deal with Fremantle.
Coming-of-age drama “Penelope,” produced by Duplass Brothers Productions, is set to launch on pay TV platform Sky and streaming service NOW in the U.K. and Ireland, following a deal with Fremantle. The eight-part series, created by Mark Duplass(“The Morning Show”) and Mel Eslyn (“Biosphere,” “Room 104”), follows Penelope, played by Megan Stott (“Little Fires Everywhere,” “Yes Day,” “Aftermath”), a 16-year-old who feels out of place in modern society and is drawn into the unknown wilderness, where she begins to form a new life for herself. Jamie Lynn, exec VP co-production and distribution, EMEA, international, Fremantle, said: “Sky is renowned for bringing bold and distinctive storytelling to audiences, making ‘Penelope’ a perfect fit for their lineup.
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