TF1 Acquires ‘Good Wife’ Spinoff ‘Elsbeth’ – Mipcom Bulletin
variety.comEd Meza @edmezavar Paramount Global Content Distribution has licensed the highly anticipated CBS Studios series “Elsbeth” to TF1 in France.
Starring Emmy Award winner Carrie Preston, “Elsbeth” is based on the popular character of Elsbeth Tascioni, the astute but unconventional attorney featured in “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight.” “The series has been highly sought after in the French territory and this agreement will provide TF1 viewers exclusive access to the series in the market,” Paramount Global Content Distribution said.
The new series finds Elsbeth in New York City tackling a new investigative role and working alongside the NYPD after leaving her successful legal career in Chicago. “TF1 is delighted to welcome this new series, driven by the talent of the amazing Carrie Preston,” said Sophie Leveaux, TFI’s artistic director of acquisitions and international drama development, noting that the “Good Wife” universe was adored by audiences. “‘Elsbeth’ is a series created around a strong, charismatic character, just as we like them at TF1.” “Elsbeth” is produced by CBS Studios and executive produced by Robert and Michelle King, Liz Glotzer and Jonathan Tolins.
U.S. media group FilmRise has licensed U.S. AVOD and FAST rights to more than 1,500 hours of content to The CW’s free streaming service.
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