Escapade Media Picks Up Titles from Mermaid Pictures

Escapade Media has secured an exclusive deal with Mermaid Pictures, recently formed by Sara Gibbings (Welcome to Wrexham, Chef’s Table) and Jo Southwell (Call The Midwife, Doctors), for two of its development titles, including Wedding Dancers.

Wedding Dancers sees celebrity choreographers work with couples and their wedding parties to create bespoke dances to transform their big day with spectacular performances. It culminates in a dance-off at a destination wedding venue. It is billed as a combination of Strictly Come Dancing, Couples Therapy and Say Yes to the Dress.

Escapade Media also picked up Deadly Messages, which Southwell directs. The eight-part crime series follows the sleuthing skills of Pushpa Babbar, a former Delhi detective, who cracks cold cases uncovered online. It is written by Omar Khan (Hollyoaks, The Dumping Ground).

“Jo Southwell and Sara Gibbings are a formidable creative force, and Escapade is honored to be working with them,” said Natalie Lawley of Escapade Media. “Having already spoken to a number of high-profile clients, we are building interest for these projects, which appeal to the trends and needs of current buyers and commissioners.”

“Mermaid Pictures are delighted to launch both Wedding Dancers and Deadly Messages at MIPCOM in partnership with Escapade Media,” Southwell and Gibbings said. “We are already in discussions with some interesting talent and are looking forward to announcing more soon.”