ITV acquires 3 series from Sony Pictures Television

ITV has acquired three series from Sony Pictures Television to stream on ITVX – British legal thriller The Killing Kind starring Colin Morgan and Emma Appleton; 1960s-set period drama Pan Am set at the dawn of the jet age and starring Christina Ricci, Margot Robbie and Michael Mosely; and animated comedy Universal Basic Guys from Adam and Craig Malamut, acquired ahead of its worldwide premiere on Fox this September in the US.

ITV’s Head of Content Acquisitions, Sasha Breslau, commented: “We can’t wait to bring this selection of great series to ITVX over the coming months. From stellar casts to compelling storytelling and humor – The Killing Kind, Pan Am and Universal Basic Guys will continue to strengthen our range of programming on the streaming service.”

Holly Comiskey, SVP, Distribution & Networks, UK & GSA, Sony Pictures Television, added “These three titles could not be more different but encompass the breadth of storytelling we love at SPT. From the tense contemporary thriller of The Killing Kind to the soaring and stylish Sixties drama of Pan Am. Add to the mix the hilarious Universal Basic Guyswhich got a fantastic reception when we unveiled it to the market at Sony’s LA Screenings event this year, and we are thrilled has already been renewed for a second series before it has even launched in the US. We are sure there is something here to enjoy for every ITVX viewer.”

Universal Basic Guys is set to launch on ITVX in 2025, Pan Am (pictured) will be available to stream later this autumn, and The Killing Kind premieres is available now on ITVX and airs on ITV1 on Saturday nights.