Acorn TV signs DCD Rights’ primetime drama My Life Is Murder
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| 20 November 2018

Independent UK-based distributor DCD Rights has signed a key pre-sale for new premium primetime drama My Life is Murder which will run on RLJ Entertainment’s Acorn TV.

My Life is Murder will make its US debut on what is claimed to be North America’s largest streaming service focused on British and international television following its premiere broadcast on Australia’s Network Ten in 2019.

The drama centres around investigator Alexa Crowe (Lucy Lawless) whose skills and insights into the darker quirks of human nature allow her to provoke, comfort, and push the right buttons as she unravels the truth behind the most baffling of crimes. She unmasks the hidden passions and dangerous secrets lurking in the energetic, ever-changing city of Melbourne.

Filming in the city itself, the ten-part HD series is a CJZ Production with investment from Network Ten in association with Screen Australia and financed with support from Film Victoria. The drama’s writing team includes Peter Gawler (Wolf Creek), Tim Pye (The Doctor Blake Mysteries), Ainslie Clouston (Playing for Keeps), Matt Ford (Farscape), Monica Zanetti (Sisters) and Paul Bennett (House of Hancock). Lucy Lawless will also serve as an executive producer.

Commenting on the commission, DCD Rights CEO Nicky Davies Williams said: “We’re very pleased to sign this significant first presale for My Life is Murder as we continue to see high demand worldwide for our premium scripted content. The drama promises to deliver intriguing standalone mysteries in each primetime episode, centring on a strong female lead character brought to life by the fantastic, globally renowned Lucy Lawless. A US acquisition is a great start as we begin rolling the series out to our international clients alongside our ever-expanding scripted portfolio.”

Added Shannon Cooper, director of programming for Acorn brands at RLJ Entertainment: “Led by the exceptional Lucy Lawless, My Life is Murder is a well-crafted and compelling mystery series that our subscribers will surely love. With the success of Jack Irish and Rake on Acorn TV, we’re happy to be working with our friends at DCD Rights on another high-quality production.”