Disney+ Shows ‘Extraordinary,’ ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ Heading to U.K. Streamer ITVX
variety.comK.J. Yossman Disney+ has struck a deal with U.K. streamer ITVX to license some of its shows. “Extraordinary” and “Under the Banner of Heaven” are set to drop on ITVX, which is owned by British public service broadcaster ITV, in the first half of 2024. “Extraordinary” is also set to get a linear broadcast on ITV2. “Extraordinary” is a Disney+ U.K.
original starring Máiréad Tyers as Jen, the only person in the world who doesn’t have a superpower. The edgy series is set in London and sees the 25-year-old navigate a world in which she alone is powerless.
It was written by series creator and co-executive producer Emma Moran and executive produced by Sally Woodward Gentle (“Killing Eve”).
Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, Luke Rollason and Siobhán McSweeney co-star as Jen’s friends and family. A second season has been commissioned by Disney+. “Under the Banner of Heaven” stars Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones and was created by Oscar winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (“Milk”).
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