TORONTO – CTV has renewed original Canadian crime drama series Carter for a second season.
The broadcaster is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and WGN America for the sophomore season of the comedic procedural series that is produced by Amaze Film +Television.
Starring Jerry O’Connell (Billions), Sydney Poitier Heartsong (Chicago P.D.) and Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black), Carter revolves around Harley Carter (O’Connell), the star of a hit detective TV show, who decides he needs a break from Hollywood and returns to his northern hometown where he quickly discovers that his years of playing a fictional detective come in handy when he finds himself immersed in real-life mysteries. Production will begin this spring in North Bay, ON.
“Partnering with strong international players to produce content that works both at home and abroad is foundational to our original production strategy, and Carter ticks all those boxes,” said Bell Media's president of content and programming Mike Cosentino, in the news release. “We are thrilled to work with the team at Sony and WGN America, our partners at Amaze, and this brilliant cast to bring fans more Harley Carter.”
The series was commissioned by CTV in Canada and by Sony Pictures Television for AXN in Spain, Latin America, Brazil, Japan, Central Europe and Russia. Season 1 of Carter is currently streaming on Crave.
