TORONTO – Proving yet again that television can make for strange bedfellows, soon to launch Canadian streaming service shomi and Rogers-owned City are partnering with Netflix on a new original drama series called Between.
Dubbed the first partnership of its kind in Canada, Between will debut with six, one-hour episodes that will premiere on City and shomi in Canada, and on Netflix outside of Canada where the service is available. The series will join Netflix Canada’s library one year following its initial premiere.
Created by Canadian writer/director Michael McGowan (Still Mine, One Week, Saint Ralph) and produced by Toronto-based Don Carmody Television, the series will star Jennette McCurdy (iCarly, Sam & Cat). Jon Cassar (24, The Kennedys) will direct the first two episodes, and principal photography was scheduled to begin on Monday.
Between is the story of a town under quarantine due to a mysterious disease that has wiped out everybody except those 21 years old and younger.
"With the commission of Between, we are reinforcing our commitment to bring the best programming to our subscribers," said Marni Shulman, shomi’s head of content & programming, in the news release. "Great opportunities to build original content like this, and working with the breadth of talent, including the amazing Michael McGowan, is a perfect fit for the shomi brand."
"Teaming up with Rogers, on Between, is a tremendous opportunity to work with a creative partner in Canada to bring our global viewers top-notch content," added Erik Barmack, VP of global independent content at Netflix. "We're thrilled to be working with outstanding talent behind the scenes including Canadians Don Carmody, Jon Cassar and Michael McGowan, and in front of the camera with a new generation of actors led by Jennette McCurdy, delivering a must watch event series that millions of Netflix viewers will enjoy."
