The Americans to make MIPCOM debut

Fox’s new spy drama The Americans will have its debut at MIPCOM with a gala screening in Cannes.

The show, which is produced by Fox for US cable network FX, will have its inaugural screening in the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium on Monday , 8th October, followed by a Q&A with the stars, Keri Russell (Mission Impossible III) and Matthew Rhys (Brothers and Sisters).

The Americans

The show is produced by Fox Television Studios and FX Productions and distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. David Madden, president, Fox Television Studios, and Eric Schrier, head of series development for FX and EVP, FX Productions will also answer questions about the show.

The period scripted series tells the story of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington DC shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected President.

“It’s great going back to the 1980s. It’s a great era to write about,” creator Joe Weisberg told TBI. “Fox talks alot about how important international is. Particularly with cable dramas, whether or not they work overseas can be make or break.”

The pilot will be screened at MIPCOM and the series begins full production in October, before going out on FX in early 2013.

Laurine Garaude, director of Reed MIDEM’s Television Division said: “The recurring success of the World Premiere TV Screenings at MIPCOM and MIPTV confirms the event’s position as a premium showcase for leading television and film companies to screen outstanding programmes to the most influential buyers, industry players, and international media from over 100 countries.”