A Discovery of Witches Heads to Sundance Now, Shudder

The Sky original production A Discovery of Witches has been acquired for AMC Networks’ Sundance Now and Shudder, bringing the eight-episode drama to the U.S. and Canada.

Thanks to a deal with Sky Vision, all episodes will become available simultaneously on both Sundance Now and Shudder, marking the first partnership of this kind for the two SVOD services. SundanceTV has also acquired second-window linear rights to the series.

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches stars Matthew Goode (The Crown, Downton Abbey), Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge), Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who), Valarie Pettiford (Being Mary Jane) and Owen Teale (Game of Thrones). It was adapted for the screen by writer Kate Brooke (Mr. Selfridge). The series is produced by Bad Wolf, the creative team behind The Night Of, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Da Vinci’s Demons and the forthcoming adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.

“This captivating story is filled with intrigue, romance and magic and set in spectacular locations that underscore those very qualities,” said Jan Diedrichsen, general manager of Sundance Now. “We are thrilled to see Deborah Harkness’ books brought to life in such an inspired way with such a charismatic cast and talented crew. The result is binge-worthy television at its best and we know that A Discovery of Witches will appeal to both the premium drama fans at Sundance Now and the genre fans at Shudder.”

Craig Engler, general manager of Shudder, added, “A Discovery of Witches is a big, bold series with witches, vampires and daemons caught up in an all-too-human drama that’s enthralling from the opening minute. It’s unlike anything else on TV and we’re excited to bring it to Shudder members as part of this unique partnership.”

Gillian Rose, senior VP of U.S. sales and acquisitions at Sky Vision, added, “We’re delighted that A Discovery of Witches, a Sky original production, will make its debut in the U.S. and Canada on Sundance Now and Shudder. It’s a moving, modern day love story, set in a world where a handful of witches, vampires and daemons secretly live and work alongside humans, and I’m sure it will be a huge success for them.”