Chicago Med to Open Monte-Carlo TV Festival

MONACO: The first episode of Dick Wolf’s drama series Chicago Med will open the 56th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 12.

Chicago Med is the third installment in Wolf’s Chicago franchise. Series stars Oliver Platt (The Big C), S. Epatha Merkerson (Law & Order), Torrey DeVitto (The Vampire Diaries), Colin Donnell (The Affair) and Brian Tee (Jurassic World) will attend the screening, as part of the festival’s Red Carpet Opening Ceremony, attended by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Laurent Puons, the CEO of the festival, commented: “Dick Wolf, as Honorary Consul to Monaco, and his colleagues, have always been strong supporters of our festival and I am delighted to welcome the cast members of this latest installment of the award-winning, acclaimed Chicago brand to our 56th edition. The Opening Ceremony and Screening is a fantastic opportunity to welcome television’s leading creators, executives and talent to Monaco, kicking off our annual event with a dynamic and must-see screening that represents the very best in global programming.”