Rachel Griffiths drama “Madam” has bought to a slew of territories throughout the Asia-Pacific area together with Hong Kong and Philippines.
The comedic drama stars Griffiths as New Zealand native Mack Leigh who discovers her husband has been visiting intercourse staff, prompting her to open her personal “feminist, moral brothel.”
Rima Te Wiata (“The Wheel of Time”), Danielle Cormack (“Wentworth”), Robbie Magasiva (“Unhealthy Behaviour”), Martin Henderson (“Virgin River”) and Ariāna Osborne additionally star.
Based mostly on Antonia Murphy’s memoir, which has been tailored for display by showrunners Shoshana McCallum (“Inside”) and Harry McNaughton (“The Pact”), the present is directed by Kacie Anning, Madeleine Sami and Peter Salmon and produced by Tavake and XYZ Movies for Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ in affiliation with Fifth Season, who’re dealing with worldwide distribution.
They’ve now secured offers with Australia’s 9 Community, Hong Kong’s Now TV and Philippines’ Lionsgate Play.
Government producers are Tom Hern (“Shadow within the Cloud”) and Halaifonua Finau (“The Panthers”) for Tavake. Aumua Crystal Vaega (“The Panthers”) is co-executive producer and Belindalee Hope (“Shadow within the Cloud”) produces. Nick Spicer (“Run Rabbit Run”), Aram Tertzakian (“The Raid 2”) and Marci Wiseman (“Sharp Objects”) exec produce for XYZ.
“Following a stellar debut in New Zealand, ‘Madam’ has drawn vital curiosity throughout the Asia Pacific area – because of its internationally recognized solid, freshness and genuine storytelling,” mentioned Fifth Season’s SVP for APAC gross sales Alistair Jennings. “The collection has additionally picked up a number of award wins and nominations – and we’re wanting ahead to bringing the collection to ATF and introducing it to extra consumers within the area, the place its touchingly comedian and boldly impressed true story has actually struck a chord.”
