GLOBAL FIRST LOOK AT NEW CONTEMPORARY MYSTERY THRILLER, "YAGA," REVEALED AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Eight-Part Drama from Showrunner and Writer Kat Sandler Set to Premiere This October Starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Clark Backo and Hudson Williams

San Diego, California - July 25, 2026 - Today, AMC+ and Crave unveiled a first look at the upcoming series YAGA at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA, releasing the first official teaser and tease art following a panel featuring Noah Reid, Clark Backo and Kat Sandler. Set to premiere this October on AMC+, the eight-episode, half-hour drama reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga as a contemporary mystery thriller set in a small coastal town.

Based on the hit play by showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, YAGA follows Rapp (Noah Reid, Schitt's Creek, The Vampire Lestat), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Hudson Williams, Heated Rivalry). He finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Clark Backo, Venom: The Last Dance, Letterkenny), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss, Matrix Films, Memento), and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.

Additional cast includes Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows, Ezra Franky, Patrick Gilmore, Katharine Isabelle, and Hiro Kanagawa, along with Emilija Baranac, Georgia Acken, Anisa Harris, and Sam Krochmal.

YAGA, a Crave Original series, is produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures in association with Bell Media. David Frazee and Rachel Talalay serve as co-directors; Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Anne Moss are executive producers; and Charles Cooper is producer.

The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company, and was exclusively acquired by AMC Global Media for AMC+ in the United States.

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AMC+ is the company's premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV and full access to targeted streaming services Shudder, the ultimate streaming brand for horror fans, and Sundance Now, home to the premier collection of culture-defining independent films. The service features a continually refreshed library of commercial-free content, with iconic series from the AMC Global Media portfolio including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, Hell on Wheels, Turn: Washington's Spies, Rectify, Orphan Black and series from The Walking Dead Universe, among many others. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, Dark Winds, The Audacity and series in the Anne Rice universe, Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat and Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches. With new movies released every Friday, AMC+ is the newest destination for exclusive film premieres direct from theaters all year long. AMC+ is available in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Spain and is available in the U.S. through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app and a number of digital and cable partners. 

About Crave

Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with a globally renowned slate of premium original series, HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. Crave is available directly to Canadians at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Subscriptions, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense, LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and participating TV service providers. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada's leading media and entertainment company. Visit our website at Crave.ca.

About Blink49 Studios

Blink49 Studios is a full-service independent studio developing, producing, and monetizing premium scripted and unscripted content in all programming genres and for all platforms throughout the world, including brand-funded and digital-first content. Headquartered in Toronto with offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver, and New York, Blink49 is backed by strategic partners FIFTH SEASON and Bell Media, whose global distribution expertise, market access, and long-term commitment to premium storytelling strengthen the studio's ability to scale and reach audiences worldwide.

Through investments in Front Street Pictures and digital comedy studio Stapleview, and the acquisitions of Pier21 Films and acclaimed unscripted prodco Lighthearted Entertainment, Blink49 Studios has built a vertically integrated production platform spanning Canada and the U.S., with deep expertise across television, digital-first content, and the creator economy. The studio is driven by a content-first philosophy rooted in strong creative partnerships and a commitment to championing bold, distinctive voices across genres and platforms.

Recognized as Playback's Producer of the Year (2024) and Dealmaker of the Year (2022), Blink49 Studios continues to expand its slate of premium scripted and unscripted programming for leading broadcasters, streamers, and global partners.