New original scripted series from Director
X is a contemporary re-imagining of Robin Hood
TORONTO, Jan. 27,
2022 /CNW/ - Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated
global entertainment company, today announced that it has secured a
greenlight from Corus for its new original scripted series
Robyn Hood (8x60).
Created by prolific Canadian music director and renowned TV
director and filmmaker Director X, and written by award-winning
screenwriter Chris Roberts
(Orphan Black), the new near-fi action drama is a
contemporary re-imagining of Robin Hood.
"We're delighted to partner with Corus and the incomparable
Director X, and to once again be working with Chris Roberts, to re-imagine a story for the
ages," said Ivan Schneeberg and
David Fortier, Co-Executive
Chairmen, Boat Rocker Media and Co-Chairmen, Boat Rocker Studios.
"Robyn Hood is truly a bold
and original take on a legendary tale, and we can't wait for
viewers to experience what we have in store."
The eight-episode scripted series is slated to begin production
this summer and will premiere on Global in the 2023 broadcast year.
Additional information including casting and start of production
for Robyn Hood will be
announced at a later date.
In this modern take on the Robin Hood legend, Robyn is a
fearless young woman who is not just another superhero, with
abilities normal people don't have. She is a Gen Zer driven by the
injustices of today who embraces the heroic, hopeful and playful
elements of the world's most recognizable folk hero. She learns to
fight for what's right, to care for and lead her followers. And
like all Robin Hoods since the first ballad, Robyn holds those in
power to account by using their greed against them to help her
community.
Robyn Hood is
produced by Boat Rocker in association with Corus Entertainment.
The series is executive produced by Director X (Superfly, Mister
Tachyon), Chris Roberts
(Orphan Black, Frontier), Kerry Appleyard (Orphan Black, X-Company)
for Boat Rocker Studios, Jill Green
(Alex Rider, Magpie Murders)
for Eleventh Hour Films, and Luti Fagbenle (Maxxx) for Luti
Media. For Corus, Kathleen Meek
is Production Executive; Rachel
Nelson is Vice President, Original Content, Scripted,
Factual and Kids; Lisa Godfrey is
Senior Vice President of Original Content and Corus Studios.
Boat Rocker controls the international rights to the series
with Boat Rocker Rights handling distribution.
The greenlight for Robyn
Hood follows the recently announced second season orders
for Boat Rocker's epic sci-fi drama Invasion for Apple TV+
and the Company's hit preschool series, Dino Ranch for Disney. Boat Rocker's 2022
production slate spans projects across scripted, unscripted, Kids
& Family, and animation and demonstrates the company's growing
reputation as a go-to provider of premium content to the world's
major platforms.
About Boat Rocker
Boat Rocker (TSX: BRMI) is the home
for creative visionaries. An independent, integrated global
entertainment company, Boat Rocker's purpose is to tell stories and
build iconic brands across all genres and mediums. With offices
around the world, Boat Rocker's creative and commercial
capabilities include Scripted, Unscripted, and Kids & Family
television production, distribution, brand & franchise
management, a world-class animation studio, and talent management
through Untitled Entertainment. A selection of Boat Rocker's
projects include: Invasion (Apple TV+), Orphan Black
(BBC AMERICA, CTV Sci-Fi Channel), Dear…(Apple TV+),
Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (Apple TV+),
The Next Step (BBC, Family Channel, CBC), Daniel
Spellbound (Netflix), and Dino
Ranch (Disney+, Disney Junior, CBC). For more
information, please visit www.boatrocker.com.
SOURCE Boat Rocker Media Inc.
