CW Takes Canadian Import

BURBANK: On August 3, The CW will launch 18 to Life, a CBC comedy that is represented worldwide by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.

Billed as a modern-day Romeo and Juliet, the 12×30-minute 18 to Life will air Tuesday nights, with back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. It focuses on 18-year-old neighbors Tom and Jessie who run off and get married, forcing their warring families to become one. The cast includes Stacey Farber (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Michael Seater (Life With Derek), Peter Keleghan (Billable Hours) and Angela Asher (Degrassi: The Next Generation). The co-production between Galafilm and Sound Venture in association with CBC Television is currently in production on a second season.

"CBC is thrilled to be working with The CW as it brings a great comedy like 18 to Life to U.S. viewers in tens of millions of American households," said Kirstine Stewart, general manager of CBC Television. "This is just the latest example of CBC programs and brands finding success in the U.S. television market. We’re proud to say that CBC plays a major role in putting our great Canadian talent and shows on the world stage for audiences everywhere to enjoy."