John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentMadrid-based international TV powerhouse The Mediapro Studio has sold banner series “The Head” to HBO Max for the U.S.
as it powers into English-language production, partnering with John Turturro, “Casualty” writers Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin, U.K.
producer Big Talk and London-based director Guillem Morales.The drive into U.S. and now most especially U.K. production marks the latest strategic growth in one of the fastest ramp-ups in drama series production in Europe, spearheaded by Laura Fernández Espeso, appointed The Mediapro corporate director last October and chief executive last month.“We are making a large bet on fortifying our position in the U.S., U.K.
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