It’s a Sin Sells to StarzPlay Germany, Italy

StarzPlay has picked up the five-part drama It’s a Sin exclusively for Germany and Italy in a deal with All3Media International.

From RED Production Company and commissioner Channel 4 with HBO Max, the limited series is written and executive produced by Russell T Davies (Queer as Folk, A Very English Scandal, Years and Years) with Nicola Shindler (Happy Valley, The Stranger) also executive producing. It tells a story of discovering friendship and love during the 1980s AIDS crisis.

“It’s a Sin has everything that StarzPlay looks to offer our audience who has come to expect edgy and provocative content from our service,” said Superna Kalle, executive VP of Starz International Digital Networks. “An award-winning writer, an extremely talented cast, and not least of all, a beautiful and poignant story with complex characters set in an important time in history. We’re very proud to add It’s a Sin to our content offering.”

Paul Corney, senior VP of global digital sales at All3Media International, said, “StarzPlay is a great partner for a number of All3Media International series and we are delighted they will be presenting this beautiful piece of storytelling by Russell T Davies to their subscribers on their service in Europe. The show will have audiences laughing and crying and we have every confidence they will love it as much as we do.”