INSP’s ‘Blue Ridge: The Series’ Gets Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comSelena Kuznikov Independent cabler INSP, focused on Western programming, will premiere its original television series “Blue Ridge” July 28 at 9 p.m.
ET. Johnathon Schaech will reprise his role as Sheriff Justin Wise from the 2020 movie “Blue Ridge,” which the TV series is based on.
The six-episode crime drama is set in the North Carolina mountains, where Wise, a modern Western hero, endeavors to uphold the law while living in a small Appalachian town. “This new series builds on the film’s original storylines,” said Doug Butts, EVP of programming at the cable network. “Johnathon’s role has been expanded significantly, and his performance is exceptional.
We believe the stories will resonate well with the INSP audience and even draw new viewers to the network who love watching crime procedurals.
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