eOne to Take Legal Drama Diggstown Global

Entertainment One (eOne) has picked up the international television rights for the legal drama Diggstown and will handle distribution for the series outside of English-speaking Canada.

Created by Floyd Kane (Across the Line), Diggstown follows Marcie Diggs (Vinessa Antoine), a star corporate lawyer who reconsiders her career priorities after a family tragedy. Landing at a local legal aid office, Marcie is driven by one thing: to never again allow innocent lives to be destroyed by the justice system.

A CBC original drama, Diggstown is produced by Circle Blue Entertainment, Freddie Films and DHX Media.

“Adding to our diverse and robust slate, Diggstown builds on our offering of distinctive episodic dramas featuring compelling characters and multifaceted storylines in a distinct and unique location,” said Noel Hedges, eOne’s executive VP of acquisitions and international distribution.

“We are pleased to have eOne, a world-class media company, as our partner on Diggstown. Noel and his team are the perfect fit for the brand of elevated episodic drama we’re hoping to make,” said Kane.