Canada’s Global Greenlights Original Drama Mary Kills People

TORONTO: Global has a new Canadian original drama series coming to its schedule in 2017, Mary Kills People.

Partnering with Entertainment One (eOne), Mary Kills People is executive produced by Tassie Cameron (Rookie Blue) under her new production company, Cameron Pictures, and created and written by Tara Armstrong. The six-episode series deals with the issue of assisted suicide. Production begins this summer in Toronto, with a launch planned for January 2017.

“It’s a pleasure to work on this new original drama with an exceptional group of Canadian partners including the team at eOne, the brilliant Tassie Cameron and the talented Tara Armstrong,” said Christine Shipton, the senior VP and chief creative officer of Shaw Media. “Mary Kills People is unlike anything currently on conventional television. Its gripping and complex story line is addictive, and we’re looking forward to getting production underway.”

“Tara’s script, characters and concept blew me away,” added Cameron. “Her take on the world is so fresh and daring and fast-paced—it’s exactly the kind of television I want to be watching right now. Which means it’s exactly the kind of series I want to be producing. And I’m thrilled to be doing it with my long-time partners at Shaw and eOne.”

“We are very excited to be partnering with the courageous team at Shaw Media on this intoxicating series, and thrilled to be extending our great relationship with Tassie, who has a formidable track record of success,” said Jocelyn Hamilton, the president for Canada at eOne Television. “We are proud to be working with Tara Armstrong on her debut series, as an emerging talent destined for big things, and look forward to developing this topical and captivating story that will get audiences talking in Canada and around the world.”