FilmRise Acquires U.S Distribution Rights for Peacock Original Series – English

FilmRise has exciting news for all the TV series lovers out there— they’ve just snagged the U.S. distribution rights to the popular Peacock Original series “Departure.” Starring the talented Emmy Award-winning Archie Panjabi from “The Good Wife” and the incredible late actor Christopher Plummer, who won both Oscar and Emmy awards, this suspenseful show is sure to grab your attention.

You can thank Jonitha Keymoore, the Head of Content at FilmRise, for this fantastic announcement. Keymoore expressed her excitement about adding this gripping series to their library of top-notch scripted content. With such a stellar cast headlining the show, led by Panjabi and Plummer, viewers are in for a treat. FilmRise is eager to bring this drama to even more audiences across the U.S., so everyone can enjoy the mystery and suspense that “Departure” has to offer.

Produced by Shaftesbury in partnership with Corus Entertainment, Starlings Entertainment, and Red Arrow Studios International, “Departure” aired for two seasons as a Peacock Original in the U.S. The show follows the journey of Kendra Malley, a brilliant but troubled accident investigator portrayed by Panjabi, and her team, which includes her complex mentor Howard Lawson, played by Plummer in the initial two seasons. Each season delves into a different transportation disaster, from the mysterious disappearance of Flight 716 over the Atlantic Ocean in season one to a high-speed train derailment on the US-Canada border in season two, and an exploration of a ferry sinking off the coast of Newfoundland in season three.

The deal to bring “Departure” to a wider U.S. audience was sealed by Jonitha Keymoore of FilmRise, with assistance from Dan Thunell at Propagate Content representing Starlings Entertainment. Get ready to be at the edge of your seat with this thrilling series that will keep you guessing at every turn!