Sony Picks Up Fable Pictures Stake

LONDON: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has taken a minority stake in the U.K. film and television production company Fable Pictures.

Fable Pictures is led by Faye Ward, creative director, and Eugenio Perez, managing director. The producer will focus on high-end drama series that can travel internationally, with SPT distributing around the globe. Fable’s current project is the film Stan and Ollie, written by Jeff Pope, directed by Jon S. Baird, and starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.

Andrea Wong, the president of international production at SPT, said: “We are increasing our drama footprint in recognition of the rise in demand for international high-quality drama. This will build on the success we are enjoying with series such as Left Bank’s upcoming Netflix drama The Crown and The Halcyon for ITV, as well as Playmaker’s Love Child and award-winning The Code.

“Faye is one of the U.K.’s most promising and ambitious drama producers and we can’t wait to help her achieve her vision for Fable Pictures.”

Ward said: “We are delighted to be working with the Sony Pictures Television team. To have their support, knowledge and global expertise invested in our slate is a real boost for our new venture.”

“Fable Pictures’ vision is to collaborate with strong writers and directors to tell stories that are ambitious, illuminating and entertaining across film and television. This deal will enable us to focus on what we do best, and pour our energy into developing a number of new projects with talent we are incredibly excited about.”