Post by eithne on Nov 13, 2007 19:16:08 GMT
BBC One has acquired hit US drama Damages for 2008.
The 13-part drama series, which stars Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons) and is directed by Allen Coulter (The Sopranos, Sex And The City), performed strongly in the 18-49 demographic for FX in the US when it premiered on July 24 and saw a ratings increase for its most recent outing.
The show combines a compelling legal thriller with a riveting murder mystery. Close plays Patty Hewes - a 'revered and reviled' high stakes litigator - who along with her bright and ambitious protégé played by rising Australian star Rose Byrne, becomes embroiled in a lawsuit with one of the wealthiest and most corrupt chief executives in the country.
Other cast members include Ted Danson, Tate Donovan, Zelijko Ivanek and Noah Bean.
Sue Deeks, head of series acquisition at the BBC, secured the rights from Sony Pictures Television International or BBC One. She said: "BBC One is the home of high quality, exciting drama and the perfect place for such a taut and intelligent series – think of John Grisham's The Firm crossed with Murder One and you'll get the idea of just how good Damages is."
From Digital Spy (a few months back!)
I just came across this today and have to admit that Damages is one of the best US thrillers in years. It's been showing over here for the past 6 weeks or so, and Glenn Close is amazing in the lead role, with a set of brilliant supporting cast around her.
The show got over 5 million viewers for FX in the US, amazing for a cable channel. It is definitely something I would recommend you all watch come 2008!!!
It's already been commissioned for 2 new seasons of 13 episodes each, unprecendented for a show on a cable channel.
The 13-part drama series, which stars Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons) and is directed by Allen Coulter (The Sopranos, Sex And The City), performed strongly in the 18-49 demographic for FX in the US when it premiered on July 24 and saw a ratings increase for its most recent outing.
The show combines a compelling legal thriller with a riveting murder mystery. Close plays Patty Hewes - a 'revered and reviled' high stakes litigator - who along with her bright and ambitious protégé played by rising Australian star Rose Byrne, becomes embroiled in a lawsuit with one of the wealthiest and most corrupt chief executives in the country.
Other cast members include Ted Danson, Tate Donovan, Zelijko Ivanek and Noah Bean.
Sue Deeks, head of series acquisition at the BBC, secured the rights from Sony Pictures Television International or BBC One. She said: "BBC One is the home of high quality, exciting drama and the perfect place for such a taut and intelligent series – think of John Grisham's The Firm crossed with Murder One and you'll get the idea of just how good Damages is."
From Digital Spy (a few months back!)
I just came across this today and have to admit that Damages is one of the best US thrillers in years. It's been showing over here for the past 6 weeks or so, and Glenn Close is amazing in the lead role, with a set of brilliant supporting cast around her.
The show got over 5 million viewers for FX in the US, amazing for a cable channel. It is definitely something I would recommend you all watch come 2008!!!
It's already been commissioned for 2 new seasons of 13 episodes each, unprecendented for a show on a cable channel.
I may as well throw my telly out the number of things I forget.