new duchovny comedy for five

Five has acquired the exclusive terrestrial and digital rights to Californication, a brand new comedy drama series starring David Duchovny, from CBS Paramount International Television, it was announced today (WEDS).

Californication stars Duchovny as Hank Moody a troubled novelist whose honesty and self-destructive behaviour – drinks, drugs and relationships – are simultaneously destroying and enriching his career, as well as the relationships with his ex-wife Karen (British actress Natascha McElhone) and 13-year-old daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin). The 12 episode series which is produced by Showtime Networks, Inc. is set to broadcast on the US network Showtime in August.

The deal was negotiated between Vanessa Brookman, Five's Controller of Acquisitions, and Stephen Tague of CBS Paramount International Televison.

Vanessa Brookman, said: "I'm delighted that Five has acquired the rights to what is easily one of the most distinctive pilots I've seen. Californication is witty, sexy and original. It is a perfect fit for Five's family of channels."

Other award-winning US imports across Five's family of channels include: Prison Break; the CSI franchise; the Law & Order franchise; NCIS; The Shield; House; Grey's Anatomy; Shark and Dirt.