Endemol to Bring Star Talent to Cannes

LONDON: Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones, The Hour) is heading to Cannes as a guest of Endemol to promote the new drama The Ark, along with other Endemol talent, including magician Troy Von Scheibner, star of Troy (working title), and TV chefs Cyrus Todiwala and Tony Singh of The Incredible Spice Men.

Chaplin leads the new BBC drama as Kitty Trevelyan. The series is scheduled to launch in 2014.

Also attending as a guest of Endemol are Todiwala and Singh, representing the hit BBC series The Incredible Spice Men, which sees them using spices and exotic ingredients to pep up everyday cuisine.

Von Scheibener is the star of the highly anticipated series Troy, which is coming soon to Channel 4. It features the South London magician showcasing incredible stunts and mischievous tricks for the public.

Cathy Payne, the CEO of Endemol Worldwide Distribution, commented: “With the star of the epic series The Ark, the amazing Troy and the inspirational chefs from The Incredible Spice Men all making an appearance, MIPCOM 2013 is shaping up to be an exciting market. We have a fantastically diverse slate with something for broadcasters all over the world and we’re thrilled to be launching these titles at MIPCOM.”