FilmRise Picks Up Departure Rights in the U.S.

FilmRise has picked up the U.S. distribution rights to the Peacock original series Departure.

Starring Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife, Under the Bridge) and the late Christopher Plummer (Beginners, A Beautiful Mind), the suspense drama follows an accident investigator and her complicated mentor as they investigate mass transportation disasters.

Season one centers on the mysterious disappearance of a passenger plane that vanishes over the Atlantic Ocean. Season two investigates a high-speed train derailment on the U.S.–Canada border. Season three delves into the sinking of a ferry off the coast of Newfoundland.

Departure is produced by Shaftesbury, in association with Corus Entertainment, Starlings Entertainment and Red Arrow Studios International for Canada’s Global. It ran for two seasons as a Peacock original in the U.S.

“We are thrilled to expand our collection of contemporary, high-quality scripted content with this series,” said Jonitha Keymoore, head of content at FilmRise. “The incredible cast, led by Archie Panjabi and Christopher Plummer, brings exceptional performances that captivate audiences. FilmRise is thrilled to have the opportunity to deliver the series to audiences more widely across the U.S., allowing more viewers than ever to enjoy this compelling drama.”