Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin McKidd strikes deal with STV Studios to co-produce new drama
“We share the same ambition to create original, high‑quality drama with global resonance” – David Mortimer, STV Studios
A new partnership involving STV’s production arm and Grey's Anatomy star Kevin McKidd will see a host of drama content created for UK and global audiences.
The tie-up will see STV Studios and Ferryman Films exclusively co-produce drama projects both within the UK and the US.
Glasgow-headquartered STV Studios is home to three successful drama labels - Two Cities Television (Blue Lights for BBC One, Amadeus for Sky), STV Studios Drama (The Witness for Netflix, Elizabeth is Missing for BBC One), and Tod Productions (Criminal Record for Apple TV).
Ferryman Films, meanwhile, is a production label led by Scottish actor and director Kevin McKidd (Grey’s Anatomy, Trainspotting, Rome) and creative director Charlotte Rutherford (The Girlfriend, King & Conqueror, Humans) which is said to be “rooted in the rich cultural landscape of Scotland with deep connections to Hollywood”.
The first collaboration will be an exclusive book option of William Shaw’s new crime thriller, The Red Shore, which sees STV Studios Drama and Ferryman working together on development of the novel for the small screen.
David Mortimer, chief executive of STV Studios, said: “Our drama labels continue to go from strength to strength, with an increasingly impressive slate of titles in their portfolio. I’m delighted to welcome Ferryman Films to the family through this exclusive partnership.
“We share the same ambition to create original, high‑quality drama with global resonance, and Ferryman’s ethos, ambition and development slate align perfectly with our values. We’re excited to work closely together to deliver compelling content for audiences across the UK and around the world.”
McKidd, founder of Ferryman Films, said: “I created Ferryman Films to build distinctive, character-led stories that have the potential to connect widely with audiences internationally.
“Scotland is a huge part of Ferryman’s DNA because it’s such an important part of who I am. However, we’re not limiting ourselves to stories set there - for us it’s about finding projects with real identity, wherever they come from. We’re genuinely excited to be joining forces with STV Studios and its drama labels.”
Shaw added: “You write a character and you want that person to get into people's heads. When it comes to detective fiction, it's TV that does that - and in increasingly creative ways.”
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