BBC2 has acquired “Odyssey”, the international conspiracy drama developed and executive produced by Red Arrow Entertainment and its US scripted arm Fabrik Entertainment with NBC’s Universal TV.
“Odyssey” is an ambitious international thriller that explodes when three strangers´ lives unexpectedly collide – a female soldier, a corporate lawyer and a political activist. The series stars Anna Friel as Sgt. Odelle Ballard, Peter Facinelli and Jake Robinson. “Odyssey” is written by Adam Armus and Nora Kay Foster and directed by Peter Horton. Executive Producers are Simon Maxwell for Red Arrow Entertainment and Mikkel Bondesen, Henrik Bastin and Kristen Campo from Fabrik Entertainment. “Odyssey” will start on NBC in the US in April.
Jan Frouman, CEO Red Arrow Entertainment Group, said: “We’re delighted that “Odyssey” will being showcased on such a major channel as BBC2. Our creative partners at Red Arrow Entertainment and Fabrik have had a great experience working with NBC Universal to bring what has been a hugely ambitious project to fruition.”