Poison Pen Studios, Ben Stephenson’s ITV Studios-backed transatlantic scripted production banner, has named Fern McCauley head of development. She moves into the new role with immediate effect after serving as head of IP acquisitions at the label.
“McCauley will now work with Stephenson across both the London and U.S.-based teams to drive the development of British and American dramas,” the company said.
McCauley’s appointment comes as the studio, which focuses on high-end premium drama across London and Los Angeles, prepares for the launch of two major new dramas on ITV later this year. Adultery is described as “a provocative love-story drama,” stars Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai and is written by Danny Brocklehurst. And serial killer thriller The Dark, starring Laura Donnelly, is based on GR Halliday’s debut novel, From The Shadows, and adapted by Matt Hartley.
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