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[06/13/23 - 10:22 AM]
Paramount+ Announces First Canadian Development Slate, Commissioned Canadian Documentary and Investment in Acquired Canadian Series and Films
Announced at the BANFF World Media Festival, the slate includes an impressive roster of critically acclaimed Canadian series and features, including a documentary and four new development projects in partnership with some of the best and most diverse creators in the country.






HATE THE PLAYER: THE BEN JOHNSON STORY (PARAMOUNT PLUS)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
6/13/23
STATUS:
currently in development (2024-2025 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
script
DESCRIPTION:
(from Paramount+'s press release, June 2023) A scripted comedy about the scandal behind the scandal that brought the "world's fastest man" from hero to zero in 9.79 seconds. From writer Anthony Q Farrell (The Office U.S.) and award-winning producers New Metric Media (Letterkenny).
CREW INFORMATION:
· Anthony Q Farrell as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (single-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· New Metric Media