Crave Announces New Original Crime Drama Series UNDERBELLY, Starring Stephen Amell, Hamza Haq, Tamara Podemski, and Minnie Driver
Crave has announced UNDERBELLY, a new six-episode crime drama series set to premiere in 2025. The show stars Stephen Amell as Officer Henry Roland, Hamza Haq as Tommy, and Minnie Driver as May. Set in the Thousand Islands region of Ontario, the series revolves around a tranquil riverside town caught up in an international drug ring mystery.
Created by Graeme Stewart and produced by Shaftesbury, UNDERBELLY is currently in production across Southern Ontario. The series promises a gripping narrative with rich, multi-dimensional characters. FIFTH SEASON is co-financing and handling worldwide distribution rights, excluding Canada.
The story follows Officer Henry Roland as he uncovers evidence linking his childhood friend Tommy to missing illegal substances, while a ruthless British crime family led by May Ferguson is also in pursuit. The series explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and international drug trafficking against the picturesque backdrop of the Thousand Islands.
Crave ha annunciato UNDERBELLY, una nuova serie drammatica criminale in sei episodi che debutterà nel 2025. Lo show vede Stephen Amell nei panni dell'ufficiale Henry Roland, Hamza Haq nel ruolo di Tommy e Minnie Driver come May. Ambientata nella regione delle Mille Isole in Ontario, la serie ruota attorno a una tranquilla cittadina riverside coinvolta in un mistero legato a un giro di droga internazionale.
Creata da Graeme Stewart e prodotta da Shaftesbury, UNDERBELLY è attualmente in produzione nel sud dell'Ontario. La serie promette una narrazione avvincente con personaggi ricchi e multidimensionali. FIFTH SEASON co-finanzia e gestisce i diritti di distribuzione mondiale, escluso il Canada.
La storia segue l'ufficiale Henry Roland mentre scopre prove che collegano il suo amico d'infanzia Tommy a sostanze illegali scomparse, mentre una spietata famiglia criminale britannica guidata da May Ferguson è anch'essa in cerca di risposte. La serie esplora temi di amicizia, tradimento e traffico di droga internazionale sullo splendido sfondo delle Mille Isole.
Crave ha anunciado UNDERBELLY, una nueva serie dramática criminal de seis episodios que se estrenará en 2025. El programa está protagonizado por Stephen Amell como el oficial Henry Roland, Hamza Haq como Tommy y Minnie Driver como May. Ambientada en la región de las Mil Islas en Ontario, la serie gira en torno a un tranquilo pueblo junto al río atrapado en un misterio de un cartel de drogas internacional.
Creada por Graeme Stewart y producida por Shaftesbury, UNDERBELLY se encuentra actualmente en producción en el sur de Ontario. La serie promete una narrativa cautivadora con personajes ricos y multidimensionales. FIFTH SEASON está co-financiando y manejando los derechos de distribución mundial, excluyendo Canadá.
La historia sigue al oficial Henry Roland mientras descubre pruebas que vinculan a su amigo de la infancia, Tommy, con sustancias ilegales desaparecidas, mientras que una despiadada familia criminal británica liderada por May Ferguson también está en busca de respuestas. La serie explora temas de amistad, traición y tráfico de drogas internacional en el pintoresco fondo de las Mil Islas.
Crave는 2025년에 첫 방송되는 새로운 6부작 범죄 드라마 시리즈 UNDERBELLY를 발표했습니다. 이 쇼는 Stephen Amell이 헨리 롤랜드 경관역, Hamza Haq가 Tommy를, 그리고 Minnie Driver가 May 역을 맡고 있습니다. 온타리오의 천섬 지역을 배경으로 한 이 시리즈는 국제 마약 밀매 사건에 휘말린 평화로운 강변 마을을 중심으로 진행됩니다.
Graeme Stewart가 제작하고 Shaftesbury가 프로듀서로 참여한 UNDERBELLY는 현재 온타리오 남부에서 제작 중입니다. 이 시리즈는 매력적인 서사와 풍부하고 다차원적인 캐릭터를 약속합니다. FIFTH SEASON은 캐나다를 제외한 전세계 배급 권리를 공동으로 금융 지원하고 관리합니다.
이야기는 헨리 롤랜드 경관이 그의 어린 시절 친구 Tommy와 사라진 불법 물질과의 연관성을 밝혀내는 과정을 다룹니다. 한편, May Ferguson이 이끄는 무자비한 영국 범죄 가족도 이를 추적하고 있습니다. 이 시리즈는 '천섬'의 아름다운 배경 아래 우정, 배신, 그리고 국제 마약 밀매라는 주제를 탐구합니다.
Crave a annoncé UNDERBELLY, une nouvelle série dramatique criminelle en six épisodes qui doit être diffusée en 2025. La série met en vedette Stephen Amell dans le rôle de l’agent Henry Roland, Hamza Haq dans celui de Tommy, et Minnie Driver dans celui de May. Située dans la région des Mille Îles en Ontario, la série tourne autour d’une paisible ville riveraine impliquée dans un mystère lié à un réseau international de drogue.
Créée par Graeme Stewart et produite par Shaftesbury, UNDERBELLY est actuellement en production dans le sud de l’Ontario. La série promet un récit captivant avec des personnages riches et multidimensionnels. FIFTH SEASON co-finance et gère les droits de distribution mondiale, à l’exception du Canada.
L’histoire suit l’agent Henry Roland alors qu’il découvre des preuves liant son ami d’enfance Tommy à des substances illégales disparues, tandis qu’une famille criminelle britannique impitoyable dirigée par May Ferguson est également en chasse. La série explore des thèmes d’amitié, de trahison et de trafic de drogue international sur fond du paysage pittoresque des Mille Îles.
Crave hat UNDERBELLY angekündigt, eine neue sechsteilige Krimiserie, die 2025 Premiere feiern wird. Die Show hat Stephen Amell in der Rolle des Offiziers Henry Roland, Hamza Haq als Tommy und Minnie Driver als May. Die Serie spielt in der Region der Tausend Inseln in Ontario und dreht sich um eine ruhige Kleinstadt am Fluss, die in ein internationales Drogenring-Mysterium verwickelt ist.
Erstellt von Graeme Stewart und produziert von Shaftesbury, ist UNDERBELLY derzeit in SüOntario in Produktion. Die Serie verspricht eine fesselnde Erzählung mit reichen, multidimensionalen Charakteren. FIFTH SEASON co-finanziert und verwaltet die weltweiten Vertriebsrechte, ausgenommen Kanada.
Die Handlung folgt Offizier Henry Roland, während er Beweise entdeckt, die seinen Kindheitsfreund Tommy mit vermissten illegalen Substanzen in Verbindung bringen, während eine skrupellose britische Verbrecherfamilie, angeführt von May Ferguson, ebenfalls auf der Jagd ist. Die Serie erforscht Themen wie Freundschaft, Verrat und internationalen Drogenhandel vor der malerischen Kulisse der Tausend Inseln.
- New original content for Crave's programming slate
- Star-studded cast including Stephen Amell, Hamza Haq, and Minnie Driver
- International distribution potential through FIFTH SEASON
- Filming across multiple locations in Southern Ontario, potentially boosting local economies
- None.
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– Production is now underway on the six-episode series –
– Produced by Shaftesbury, distributed by FIFTH SEASON, and created by SAVING HOPE's Graeme Stewart, the series is set to premiere on Crave in 2025 –
– Additional cast includes Katia Edith Wood, Jeremy Watson, Thomas Craig, Anna Douglas, Christopher Heyerdahl, and Diego Klattenhoff –
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"UNDERBELLY is the perfect addition to Crave's ever-growing slate of originals," said Justin Stockman, Vice President, Content Development and Programming, Bell Media. "With exceptional creative vision from Graeme Stewart, Aaron Martin, and Robert Budreau, and rich, multi-dimensional characters, the series delivers a gripping narrative that we know will resonate deeply with all audiences."
"UNDERBELLY is set on a picturesque river, home to 1000 islands and serving as the border between
"Shaftesbury has a fantastic track record in producing must-watch TV series and – together with the amazing team at Bell Media, who we love working with – they've now brought to life a returnable crime-drama, which has all the ingredients we know global buyers and audiences alike are going to love. UNDERBELLY promises a remarkably talented, globally known ensemble cast with Stephen Amell, Minnie Driver, and Hamza Haq, along with plenty of intrigue and intricate plot twists crafted by Graeme Stewart," said Prentiss Fraser, President of Television Distribution at FIFTH SEASON.
In a quiet riverside town in the Thousand Islands, Officer Henry Roland (Amell) finds evidence linking a case of missing illegal substances to his childhood best friend, Tommy Hawley (Haq), with whom he shares a dark secret. As Henry embarks on a mission to save his friend, a ruthless British crime family, led by matriarch May Ferguson (Driver), is also on the hunt for the drugs and Tommy.
A tragic accident sets off a chain of events involving international drug trafficking, and Henry faces the concerns of his police chief father-in-law (Christopher Heyerdahl, VAN HELSING), and suspicions from rival officer Erica Ross (Tamara Podemski, RESERVATION DOGS). As Henry digs deeper, he uncovers unexpected ties between the crime, his friend's daughter Ruby (Katia Edith Wood, 8-Bit Christmas), and her partner Miles (Jeremy Watson, SURREALESTATE), pulling him further into the chaos. Henry must confront his friend's betrayals as they face an epic, life-changing showdown.
Produced by Shaftesbury in partnership with Crave, with global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON co-financing and handling worldwide rights (excl.
For Bell Media, Alison Korogyi is Senior Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development & Programming; and Stewart Johnston is Senior Vice-President, Content & Sales, Bell Media.
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