Hulu Scores Jack Thorne’s National Treasure

SANTA MONICA: The hit Channel 4 series National Treasure, from Jack Thorne, has been picked up to debut as a Hulu original in the U.S. this spring.

The four-part drama series comes from Thorne, a BAFTA-winning writer whose credits include This is England ’86, ’88 and ’90, Skins and The Last Panthers. National Treasure is executive produced by George Faber (Shameless, Elizabeth I, The Shadow Line) and George Ormond (War and Peace, Silent Witness).

Produced by The Forge Entertainment for Channel 4, National Treasure is now the highest-rated drama to premiere on the network. The series examines the fallout that occurs when accusations of sexual misconduct are lodged against a fictional public figure, exploring their impact on the accused and those most closely associated with him as he is brought to trial. 

The Hulu deal was signed by all3media International.

“We’re very pleased to sign such a significant deal with Hulu for The Forge and Channel 4’s National Treasure—our first original drama with this leading SVOD platform,” said Sally Habbershaw, the executive VP of sales and co-productions for the U.S. at all3media International. “This bold and poignant series—a compelling and thoroughly absorbing drama that explores the impact of historical assault charges on all sides of the courtroom—has received wide critical acclaim globally and Hulu is the right partner to ensure its success in the U.S. Through Jack Thorne and Marc Munden’s writing and directing craft, respectively, as well as career-defining performances from a hugely impressive star-studded cast, National Treasure is a stand-out, significant drama.”