The new serial, fix to premiere in 2023, volition follow new characters in the aforementioned world equally the BBC America cult favorite.
'Orphan Black' Courtesy of Ken Woroner/BBC AMERICA
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The world of Orphan Blackness is expanding, some five years later the original serial left the air.
AMC Networks has greenlit a new series, Orphan Black: Echoes, set up in the aforementioned fictional world as the BBC America cult favorite that ran from 2013-17. The series, prepare to debut in 2023 on AMC+ and the company'south linear networks, comes from writer and showrunner Anna Fishko (Pieces of Her) and Boat Rocker, whose Temple Street Productions produced the original series. Orphan Black co-creator John Fawcett is also on board as executive producer and manager.
Prepare in the near future, Echoes volition have "a deep swoop into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human beingness," per AMC's description. The new serial will follow a group of women who work their way into each other's lives to unravel the mystery of their identities and uncover a wrenching story of beloved and betrayal. AMC Networks appear the project in 2019, and Fishko — whose credits likewise include AMC'southward Fear the Walking Dead and Netflix's The Society — came aboard in Feb.
"Orphan Blackness had a remarkable run on BBC America, attracting millions of defended and highly engaged fans, absorbed by a smart and engrossing story and a star-making and Emmy-winning operation by Tatiana Maslany," said AMC Studios and AMC Networks entertainment president Dan McDermott. "We tin can't wait to swoop back in with Anna, John and our partners at Boat Rocker and deliver an all-new version of this rich world that is worthy of the Clone Club."
Said Fishko, "I am thrilled to brainstorm this new chapter in the world of Orphan Black. Creating a story that embraces the legacy of the original show has been then gratifying, and I'one thousand excited for audiences to embark on a new journey that explores the large questions of what makes us who we are. I'thou incredibly lucky to have such supportive partners in Boat Rocker, John Fawcett and AMC, and can't wait to introduce audiences one-time and new to the side by side installment of this dear story."
Orphan Black premiered on BBC America in March 2013 and ran for five seasons, with Maslany winning an Emmy in 2016 for her breakout part(s). Its first season won a Peabody Award.
"Embarking on a new saga of Orphan Black with Anna, our partners at Boat Rocker, and AMC could not be more heady," said Fawcett. "For all our dedicated OB fans out there, I am thrilled that we can bring this new chapter to them. Without our fans, this new show certainly wouldn't exist and for that I am deeply grateful. I can't wait to 'follow the crazy scientific discipline' for them."
Added Boat Rocker Media co-executive chairmen and Gunkhole Rocker Studios co-chairmen David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, "Nosotros started our journeying downwards the Orphan Black rabbit hole when Sarah Manning watched Beth Childs inexplicably jump in front of an oncoming railroad train. Since then, a passionate fandom has joined u.s. for a wildly entertaining ride. We're delighted to be partnering with AMC and Anna Fishko and joining forces once again with John Fawcett, to boldly re-enter the Orphan Black universe. Once again, we welcome Clone Club along for the ride and look forward to adventuresome new fans taking the leap."
Fishko and Fawcett will executive produce Orphan Black: Echoes with Fortier and Schneeberg (who also exec produced the original) and Boat Rocker's Katie O'Connell Marsh, Nick Nantell, and Kerry Appleyard.
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