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Mark Duplass’ Coming-of-Age Series ‘Penelope’ Picked Up for Worldwide by Fremantle
'Penelope,' the coming-of-age series created by Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn, has been picked up by Fremantle for worldwide rights
TV giant Fremantle has acquired the worldwide rights to “Penelope,” the coming-of-age indie drama produced by Duplass Brothers Productions (“Somebody Somewhere,” “Room 104”) The series follows Penelope, played by Megan Stott (“Little Fires Everywhere,”“Yes Day “), 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 in a National Forest. This premium, coming-of-age series has strong emotional heart and beautiful production values, all whilst addressing important, timely and relatable issues that consume our everyday lives” said Rebecca Dundon, senior vice president of scripted content for international Fremantle.
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