Tubi Buys South African Thriller ‘Devil’s Peak’ For U.S. & Canada
12.01.2024 - 14:15
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EXCLUSIVE: Tubi has landed U.S. and Canadian rights to South African limited series Devil’s Peak about a Detective tracking down a vigilante killer in Cape Town.
Penned by Moon Knight scribe Matthew Orton, the big-budget five-episode thriller is based on a hit 2004 novel by Deon Meyer and is produced by Happy Valley maker Lookout Point and Expanded Media Productions in association with MultiChoice Studios and BBC Studios. It launched last year locally on South Africa’s M-Net and BBC Studios sells around the world.
Starring Hilton Pelser, the series follows Detective Benny Griessel, who is tasked with tracking down a vigilante killer whose crimes are capturing the imagination of the city. As he gets closer to his mark, Griessel finds himself drawn into a dark and dangerous world where nothing is what it seems.
Fox-owned Tubi has landed U.S. and Canadian rights from next week.
“Devil’s Peak is a gripping crime drama that showcases the talent as well as the unique landscape of South Africa,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi. “Tubi is committed to providing our diverse audiences with an extensive selection of premium content, and Devil’s Peak promises to captivate U.S. audiences as it has in other parts of the world.”
The limited series features Pelser (Kissing Booth) leading alongside Sisanda Henna (Trackers, Rogue) and Tarryn Wyngaard. Devil’s Peak was written and created for television by Orton (Operation Finale, Moon Knight) who adapted the series with Amy Jephta. Jozua Malherbe (Griekwastad) directed the series with Orton, Laura Lankester from Lookout and Francis Hopkinson from Expanded Media executive producing. Nomsa Philiso, Yolisa Phahle, and Allan Sperling of M-Net also executive produced.
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