ITV in the U.K. has acquired “Bali 2002,” a new four-part drama exploring the everyday heroes directly impacted by the terrorist bombings on the Indonesian island’s tourist hotspo…
, the drama stars Rachel Griffiths , Richard Roxburgh and Claudia Jesse . It will air on the new streaming service ITVX next year.
“It was exactly 20 years ago last week when these devastating terrorist attacks rocked the paradise island of Bali — the impact of which is still being felt by victims, survivors and their families today,” said Chris Stewart, SVP of sales UK and Eire at Banijay Rights, who negotiated the deal with ITV ahead of the final day of Mipcom in Cannes.
Sasha Breslau, ITV’s head of content acquisitions, said it was “a privilege to bring these personal stories of the brave people of Bali to UK viewers.” The executive said the series will be premiering on ITVX in 2023.will tell a “story of resilience and heroism born from the darkest tragedy,” an event that “shocked the world.”
“Bali 2002” was written by Justin Monjo , Kris Wyld , Marcia Gardner and emerging screenwriter Michael Toisuta, with Balinese writer, actor and musician Ketut Yuliarsa on board as story editor.
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