Sky and CANAL+ have formed a strategic partnership to develop premium English-language drama content.
The partnership will draw on the capabilities of STUDIOCANAL and leading independent producers. The initiative aims to provide a platform for both established and emerging creative talent. The collaboration is designed to ensure broad distribution across Europe and international markets.
Under the agreement, the companies will develop at least two projects per year during an initial three-year period and co-finance projects that receive a green light. Many of the projects will be UK-led stories with strong international appeal.
CANAL+ CEO Maxime Saada said, “Sky and we share the same storytelling DNA and drive to develop globally successful content and IP,” and pointed to previous collaborations such as The Young Pope and ZeroZeroZero as examples of successful partnerships.
Sky CEO Dana Strong said, “We are excited to build on our strong working relationship with CANAL+ to create this partnership,” and highlighted the companies’ shared track record in producing premium drama.
The first slate of projects under the partnership is expected to enter development in the coming months.
