Channel 4 Picks Up Jane the Virgin

CANNES: Channel 4 in the U.K. has secured the exclusive first-window, free-to-air broadcast for the U.S. comedy Jane the Virgin, premiering on E4 in 2015.

The series, sold by CBS Studios International, premieres tonight on The CW in the U.S. The hour-long comedy heads to E4 early next year.

“Jane the Virgin was one of the most talked-about comedies at LA Screenings this year, and we are delighted to be working with Channel 4 to bring this fresh, new series to E4’s young audience,” said Stephen Tague, the senior VP for Europe for CBS Studios International.

Channel 4’s chief creative officer, Jay Hunt, added: “Jane the Virgin feels genuinely innovative and fresh and I’m thrilled it will be joining the stellar lineup of acquired shows on E4.”