Bell Media & Lionsgate Line Up Point Grey Pictures Scripted Series

Bell Media has inked a deal with Lionsgate and Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver’s Point Grey Pictures (The Boys, Sausage Party) for an original scripted TV series.

The agreement was made through Lionsgate’s first-look television deal with Point Grey. This comes as Point Grey and Lionsgate gear up to premiere the half-hour comedy The Studio on Apple TV+ in March.

It marks the first scripted show Point Grey is producing for the Canadian market.

“Seth, Evan and James have a remarkable ability to captivate audiences with their subversive humor and unique storytelling,” said Sean Cohan, president of Bell Media. “This collaboration deepens our partnership with Lionsgate and gives us the opportunity to work with a true creative powerhouse, Point Grey Pictures, on Canadian content that will resonate with audiences worldwide.”

“Canada is the greatest country on Earth and deserves the greatest content on Earth,” Rogen, Goldberg and Weaver commented. “To honor the country from coast to glorious coast and every square kilometer in between, we promise to work diligently with our partners at Lionsgate and Bell Media to ensure our new deal results in creatively exciting and financially lucrative work that flows forth from our alliance like syrup from a well-tapped maple tree.”

Kevin Beggs, group chair and chief creative officer of Lionsgate Television, added, “Point Grey has always redefined the possibilities of premium scripted storytelling. Their contributions will turbocharge our partnership with Bell Media and strengthen our ability to make great content for audiences in Canada and around the world.”