Acorn TV will exclusively premiere A Suitable Boy in the U.S. and Canada on December 7, 2020.
Produced by Lookout Point alongside BBC Studios, the period drama tells an epic tale of life and love in 1950s India. Based on the classic novel of the same name by Vikram Seth, who also serves as an executive producer for the series, the six-part drama follows spirited university student Lata Mehra as she comes of age in North India in 1951.
Screenwriter and executive producer Andrew Davies adapted the series, and Mira Nair is attached as director for her television series debut. BBC Studios handles international distribution.
Don Klees, SVP Programming at Acorn TV, commented, “A Suitable Boy is one of the most sought-after period dramas in recent years, so Acorn TV is thrilled to partner with BBC Studios to bring Mira Nair’s sumptuous, gorgeously-filmed period drama to U.S. audiences. With acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Davies adapting the landmark novel, beautiful locations and an incredible cast, the six-part series is the latest example of the high-quality period dramas that Britain has excelled at for decades and U.S. and Canadian audiences are sure to love.”
Damian Keogh, managing director of Lookout Point, added, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Acorn TV to showcase this beautiful, enduring, relatable story to audiences across North America.”
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