PRIMEVAL SPIN-OFF SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH IN 2013
Syfy has acquired Primeval: New World, a 13-episode spin-off drama about a team of animal experts and scientists investigating paranormal events while battling both prehistoric and futuristic creatures. Described as the next generation of Primeval, the cast will include Niall Matter (Eureka), Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Danny Rahim (Young James Herriot).
“We’re thrilled to be continuing our relationship with Syfy in securing another action drama with the network,” said Jon Ferro, Senior Vice President, Program Sales, eOne. “Primeval: New World has a great cast, solid story-telling and state of the art special effects – all the right elements to make it a success that fits right in with Syfy’s stellar line up.”
Primeval: New World is produced by Omnifilm Entertainment and executive produced by Gabriela Schonbach and Michael Chechik.