The distributor has taken the series from the acclaimed author to Canada, Ireland, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Israel and Germany, among others.
Cineflix Rights has announced at Miptv 2022 a raft of international sales for Irvine Welsh’s Crime, the acclaimed author’s hit adaptation of his best-selling novel.
Britbox/ITVX recently announced the second season of the drama, produced by Buccaneer Media and distributed internationally by Cineflix Rights.
Broadcasters and platforms acquiring Irvine Welsh’s Crime include CBC (Canada), RTE (Ireland), VRT (Belgium), POLAR+ and CANAL+ Group (France), NPO (Netherlands), Hot (Israel), Yes (Israel), Magenta TV (Germany), and Corus (Canada – Quebec). The series has also been sold to Britbox USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Irvine Welsh’s Crime (12x 60’, Seasons 1&2) follows detective Inspector Ray Lennox (Dougray Scott, Mission: Impossible 2, Batwoman), a man engaged in his own disturbing battle while undertaking serious crime investigations in a city on the edge of the abyss. The series also stars John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace), Joanna Vanderham (Warrior, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), Angela Griffin (Harlots, White Lines), Ken Stott (The Dig, Fortitude), and Jamie Sives (Guilt, Too Close).
James Durie, Head of Scripted, Cineflix Rights said: “Irvine Welsh’s Crime has been a great success with both critics and audiences alike on Britbox. We’re delighted to be closing these deals with international buyers and we’re thrilled to be able to offer another season to clients. With other conversations at an advanced stage, we are looking forward to closing further sales at Miptv.”
