Sony Pictures Television has acquired London-based “Sex Education” producer Eleven.
, Sony is believed to have beaten off a number of potential buyers, and has taken a majority stake in the outfit.
The deal forms part of a wider expansion drive for Sony Pictures Television, who also own “The Crown” producer Left Bank Pictures, and is diversifying the group’s production portfolio and growing IP. In December 2019, Sony Pictures Television expanded further into children’s programming by acquiring Silvergate Media, and broadening the group’s capability in sports and live entertainment production with the acquisition of Whisper Films in February.
Since its release in January 2019, Laurie Nunn’s “Sex Education” has become a consistently top show for, generating more than 40 million views in the first month alone, according to the streaming giant. Having returned for a second season in January 2020, the show has now been recommissioned for a third season, which will soon enter production.
Wayne Garvie, President, International Production, Sony Pictures Television, said: “For some time, we have watched on as Jamie and Joel built one of the most exciting drama companies in the U.K. Their ability to spot and develop new writing and acting talent and their eye for a unique and compelling idea make them an irresistible pairing.
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