MONTREAL – CTV and Super Écran are teaming up on a new original mystery series called The Disappearance that will premiere as part of both broadcasters’ 2016/2017 mid-season schedule, and see NBCUniversal International Studios act as international distributor.
Directed by Peter Stebbings (Defendor, Orphan Black), The Disappearance is a psychological family drama centered around the unexplained and sudden disappearance of Anthony Sullivan during a treasure hunt on the day of his tenth birthday. The cast includes Aden Young (Rectify), Peter Coyote (E.T.), Joanne Kelly (Warehouse 13), Camille Sullivan (The Man In The High Castle), Micheline Lanctôt (Unité 9), and Kevin Parent (Café De Flore).
The six part series began shooting in 4K this week in Montreal.
First put into development by CTV in October 2015, the series is created and written by the Montreal-based writing team of Normand Daneau and Geneviève Simard, produced by Joanne Forgues and Sophie Parizeau of Productions Casablanca, and is executive produced by Joanne Forgues and Jean-Marc Casanova. Emmy Award-winning JoAnn Alfano (You, Me and the Apocalypse, Resurrection and 30 Rock) will executive produce for NBCUniversal International Studios.
"With production now underway in Montréal, it's the beginning of an exciting and emotionally gripping six-episode journey," said Corrie Coe, Bell Media’s SVP of independent productions, in the news release. "We're honoured to be working with strong production partners and an immensely talented ensemble cast, and can't wait to introducing viewers to The Disappearance in 2017.”
