Acorn TV Snaps Up Rights to Deadwater Fell

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV has acquired the exclusive North American rights to Deadwater Fell, a new four-part British drama starring David Tennant.

Set in a small Scottish community, Deadwater Fell centers on the murder of a seemingly perfect and happy family by someone they know and trust. Before long, mistrust and suspicion begin to tear apart the community as those closest to the family begin to question what they really knew about their friends. The Channel 4 series is slated to make its U.S. premiere as an Acorn TV Original in April.

In addition to Tennant, Deadwater Fell stars Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight, The Good Wife, Vera), Matthew McNulty (Versailles, Cleaning Up, The Terror) and Anna Madeley (Patrick Melrose, The Crown, Utopia). Produced by Kudos, the miniseries is created and written by Daisy Coulam (Grantchester, Humans) and directed by Lynsey Miller (The Boy with the Topknot, Eve). It is distributed globally by Endemol Shine International.

Don Klees, senior VP of programming for Acorn TV at AMC Networks, said: “Acorn TV is thrilled to partner again with our friends at Endemol Shine International on another high-quality British production. Featuring an incredible ensemble cast led by David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, Deadwater Fell is an excellent addition to our Acorn TV Original lineup with its beautiful Scottish setting and a gripping script that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as new revelations arise.”

Matt Creasey, executive VP of sales and acquisitions at Endemol Shine International, added: “ESI looks forward to continuing their relationship with AMC’s Acorn TV with another stellar U.K. production. With its superbly written scripts and intriguing characters, Deadwater Fell is a suspenseful crime drama that will captivate American audiences.”