Acorn Signs On for ITV Drama The Level

SILVER SPRING: Acorn Media Enterprises (AME), the development division for the Acorn brand of RLJ Entertainment, is partnering with Hillbilly Television and DRG on the new ITV1 drama The Level.

The six-part drama series follows a reputable cop with a secret that is about to unravel. AME will be the co-producing partner for North America. It also acquired the U.K. DVD and secondary rights. The series will make its U.S. premiere on the Acorn TV streaming service later this year.

Shane Murphy, the managing director of Acorn Media Enterprises, said, “After an exciting 2015 with our first Emmy nomination and launching Acorn Media Enterprises, we are thrilled to bring our next high-quality production to North American audiences. With a taut, tense script, an incredible cast, and partners like BAFTA award-winning Hillbilly Television, DRG and ITV, The Level is a perfect example of the caliber of productions Acorn Media Enterprises will be co-producing or co-funding.”

Noel Hedges, the executive VP of content and acquisitions at DRG, added, “We’ve worked with Acorn a great deal over the years but it’s great to be collaborating with them at such an early stage on such a dynamic and thrilling drama.”

Polly Leys and Kate Norrish, the joint managing directors of Hillbilly Television, said, “A high-stakes, high-intensity thriller, The Level has a stellar cast and exceptional scripts so we’re delighted that Acorn will introduce it to U.S. audiences. We can’t wait to get going on bringing the story to life.”