Stan’s latest original, “The F Ward,” is the fastest-selling Australian drama of all time.
The show, which premiered locally in July, has been sold to 100 markets after Paramount Global Content Distribution locked in deals including Channel 4 in the UK, Sky NZ in New Zealand, SkyShowtime in multiple countries including Spain, Sweden, Norway, Croatia, Netherlands, Denmark and Portugal, Claro video in Argentina and Brazil, JioHotstar in India, RTE in Ireland and HBO Asia.
“Medical dramas have universal appeal, and the show’s underdog story and rising young cast gave it a real breakout energy,” Don McGregor, President, Global Content Licensing, Paramount said.
“Buyers around the world moved quickly to secure ‘The F Ward,’ making it the fastest pre-launch sale ever for an Australian drama, and that alone speaks to the strength of this production.”
Dan Edwards, co-creator and producer, added: “The audience response in Australia has been truly remarkable. Anna Friel and this exceptional cast have captured the altruistic ambitions, humour and heart of so many within our health system, which has resonated far beyond our first hopes.
“We’re delighted to learn the show has found so many significant partners around the world so quickly. Global audiences can now experience Australia’s greatest social service through the lens of a group of smart, young, almost broken intern doctors and their
unconventional mentors.”
“The F Ward” follows a group of medical interns dispatched to the underfunded Pines Hospital in Sydney for one final chance at completing their training. Facing personal insecurities, complicated histories and the constant pressure of life-or-death decisions, the group must find a way to survive — and prove themselves — in a hot-house environment where the stakes are life and death.
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The series stars International Emmy Award winner Anna Friel alongside an ensemble of Australian talent including Ioane Sa’ula, Lola Bond, Dan Wyllie, Alex Fitzalan, Emily Barclay, Annie Boyle, Rishab Kern, Arka Das, Paula Arundell, Jeremy Sims, Susie Porter, Toby Schmitz and Alex Dimitriades.