Showtime has picked up On Becoming a God in Central Florida, a nine part series starring Kirsten Dunst that was previously set to debut on YouTube. The acquisition comes as YouTube scales back its original scripted series slate and moves away from a premium content model towards an ad-supported model for originals. YouTube has held […]
Luke Hyams, head of the newly formed originals unit at YouTube EMEA, discussed the shows he’s looking for on the platform, including potential high-profile unscripted titles that may be placed in front of its paywall. During a panel session at Edinburgh’s International TV Festival, Hyams (right) discussed the programming he is looking to commission for […]
YouTube Premium has ordered Kirsten Dunst-starring dark comedy On Becoming a God in Central Florida, as the platform amps up its originals plan. Dunst will executive produce the series alongside George Clooney and Grant Heslov, who will be working via their Smokehouse Pictures outfit. The title was formerly in development with AMC. It is set […]
