Sphere Abacus is expanding the international distribution of The Game with the sale of the first season to Filmin for Spain and Portugal, ahead of the premiere of its second season in the United Kingdom.
Sphere Abacus has announced a raft of new international sales for The Game, including a deal with Filmin for the first season in Spain and Portugal. The agreement comes ahead of the premiere of the series’ second season on UK broadcaster 5 this Tuesday, September 1.
The new sales for Season 1, comprising four one-hour episodes, also include TV2 in Norway, RUV in Iceland, Disney+ in the UK and Ireland, Canal+ and Polar+ in France, French-speaking Europe and Africa, as well as Romania and Dutch-speaking Benelux; Mystery Channel in Japan, yes in Israel, Cosmote TV in Greece and LRT in Lithuania.
These deals add to previously announced sales for Season 1 to BritBox in North America, Foxtel Group in Australia, YLE in Finland, SVT in Sweden, Pickbox in Central and Eastern Europe, Virgin Media in Ireland and Sky New Zealand.
Produced in the UK by Clapperboard Studios, The Game stars Jason Watkins (Coma, W1A) and Robson Green (Grantchester, Wire in the Blood).
The first season follows police detective Huw Miller, played by Watkins, who remains haunted by the one murder case he failed to solve: that of prolific serial killer known as The Ripton Stalker. The killer psychologically tortured multiple victims before brutally taking their lives.
Season 2, also comprising four one-hour episodes, explores obsession, control and the lasting impact of trauma as the hunter and hunted become increasingly intertwined.
Sphere Abacus has also secured international sales for Season 2 to Foxtel Group in Australia, SVT in Sweden, Sky New Zealand, TV2 in Norway, YLE in Finland, Canal+ in Romania and Dutch-speaking Benelux, Cosmote in Cyprus and Greece, LRT in Lithuania and Pickbox in Central and Eastern Europe.
Hana Palmer, Executive Director, Global Distribution and Partnerships at Sphere Abacus, said the company is “extremely pleased” to have a new season of the dark drama to share with international clients, highlighting its carefully crafted script and the performances of its two leading actors.
Season 2 of The Game is produced by Clapperboard Studios, written by Tom Grieves and directed by Toby Frow. Paul Testar, Sebastian Cardwell, Rachel Gesua, Alison B Matthews, Mike Benson, Jonathan Ford and Will Stapley serve as executive producers.
