Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films that have had an impact in their local territory. The industry is as global, with breakout hits appearing in pockets of the world all the time, and it can be hard to keep track… so we’re going to do the hard work for you.
This week we profile something new; a big-budget Greek period drama that has made waves at home and is now setting sail for the international market. The Great Chimera is an adaptation of the eponymous Greek novel by M. Karagatsis. Greece has a rich storytelling history and a collection of world-renowned filmmakers. It does not, however, have a track record in international high-end TV. The team behind this series hope their epic drama can usher in a new era of global Greek hits.
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