{"id":17358,"date":"2022-08-17T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T13:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvdrama\/worldscreen.com\/"},"modified":"2022-08-17T11:27:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T15:27:24","slug":"female-driven-buddy-detective-procedural-set-for-citytv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvdrama\/female-driven-buddy-detective-procedural-set-for-citytv\/","title":{"rendered":"Female-Driven Buddy Detective Procedural Set for Citytv"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Citytv and Pixcom, in association with 3 Arts and Lionsgate Television, have begun principal photography on <em>Wong &amp; Winchester<\/em>, a female-driven buddy detective procedural.<\/p>\n<p>Showrun by Chris Pozzebon (<em>The Hardy Boys<\/em>, <em>Schitt\u2019s Creek<\/em>, <em>Blindspot<\/em>), the series follows Marissa Wong, a bitter ex-cop turned private investigator, and Sarah Winchester, a former career student originally hired as Wong\u2019s driver.<\/p>\n<p>Grace Lynn Kung (<em>Transplant<\/em>, <em>Fahrenheit 451<\/em>) and Sofia Banzhaf (<em>Closet Monster<\/em>, <em>Splinters<\/em>) star in the lead roles. Hollis Ludlow-Carroll is creator and co-showrunner. The series is produced by Nathalie C\u00e9cyre and directed by Stephan Beaudoin.<\/p>\n<p><em>Wong &amp; Winchester<\/em> is set to premiere mid-season on Citytv and Citytv+ in Canada. Lionsgate is handling worldwide distribution outside of Canada.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are pleased to work with Citytv and Pixcom and to partner with 3 Arts on this Canadian series to give audiences around the world the opportunity to enjoy this compelling new show,\u201d said Agapy Kapouranis, president of international television and digital distribution at Lionsgate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPixcom is proud to bring this dynamic duo to the screen! As different as they are, they will become accomplices for our greatest viewing pleasure,\u201d said Pixcom\u2019s Nicola Merola, president, and Charles Lafortune, VP of content and creative affairs. \u201cGrace and Sofia give <em>Wong &amp; Winchester<\/em> a modern twist on what a private investigator is supposed to be. With them, appearances are often deceiving, and the culprit is rarely the one we believe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Trevor Rotenberg, manager\/producer at 3 Arts, added, \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be a part of the <em>Wong &amp; Winchester<\/em> team. Partnering with Citytv, Pixcom and Lionsgate has been wonderful. 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