Foxtel Group Picks Up The Swarm

ZDF Studios has licensed The Swarm to the Foxtel Group, which will launch the series in Australia in June on Foxtel and BINGE.

From Emmy Award winner Frank Doelger (Game of Thrones), the psychological thriller has already been sold in the U.S., U.K., Japan, Italy, France, Spain, Scandinavia and Central Europe, among others. It is based on Frank Schätzing’s international bestseller.

The Swarm is produced by Intaglio Films’ Doelger, ndF IP’s Eric Welbers, Academy Award-nominated Marc Huffam (The Martian, Saving Private Ryan) and Ute Leonhardt (Killing Eve).

Yi Qiao, Director Drama, ZDF Studios, said: “Since its world premiere at Berlinale in February, The Swarm has become one of the hottest titles in our scripted catalog. The talent behind this production is first class delivering binge-worthy storytelling. I’m delighted that the Foxtel Group will be introducing Australian audiences to this ecological thriller that is like no other.”

Alison Hurbert-Burns, BINGE executive director, said: “We are thrilled to bring this psychological thriller, which is gathering a lot of international buzz, to Australian viewers through Foxtel and BINGE. With such an incredible creative team behind it, The Swarm will add to our lineup of the world’s best shows.”