New Conspiracy Thriller Shooter Picked Up by Quebecor Content

MONTREAL: Quebecor Content has secured a licensing deal with Paramount Worldwide Television Licensing & Distribution to bring the series Shooter to its audiences in Québec.

Shooter is based on the best-selling novel Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter and the 2007 Paramount film starring Mark Wahlberg. The series stars Ryan Phillippe (Secrets and Lies), who plays Bob Lee Swagger, a highly-decorated veteran who is coaxed back into action to prevent a plot to kill the president.

“Shooter boasts a stellar production team and an outstanding cast to bring this thrilling action drama to life,” commented Yann Paquet, the VP of acquisitions and partnerships at Quebecor Content. “This gripping series has everything our audiences look for: great acting, superb production values and a compelling, binge-worthy story.”

“We are delighted to be working with Quebecor to bring this exciting new series to viewers in Quebec,” added Dina Vangelisti, the senior VP of Paramount Worldwide TV Licensing & Distribution for the U.S. and Canada. “With plenty of action and intrigue, Shooter hits the mark for anyone looking for great entertainment.”