– All-new, six-episode, half-hour, character-driven comedy stars multi-platinum award-winning Canadian artist Jann Arden playing a fictionalized version of herself –
– From award-winning producers Project 10 Productions and Seven24 Films –
– Award-winning supporting cast includes Zoie Palmer, Patrick Gilmore, Deborah Grover, Alexa Rose Steele, and Jason Blicker –
– JANN will premiere as part of CTV's 2018/19 schedule –
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CALGARY, Sept. 11, 2018 /CNW/ - CTV, in association with Project 10 Productions and Seven24 Films, announced today that production has begun on the inaugural season of its new original comedy series JANN. Starring multi-platinum award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter, broadcaster, and author Jann Arden as a fictionalized version of herself, the six-episode comedy series takes viewers on "Jann's" quest for renewed fame in the wake of a waning career, while also dealing with the obligations and pressures of her real life.
A comedy series with heart that bridges fame and family, the supporting cast joining the series includes Zoie Palmer (SEX AFTER KIDS, DARK MATTER), Patrick Gilmore (TRAVELERS; YOU, ME, HER), Deborah Grover (ANNE WITH AN "E"), Alexa Rose Steele (DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION), Jason Blicker (F/X: THE SERIES), Sharon Taylor (BAD BLOOD), and Elena Juatco (OPEN HEART), with surprise celebrity cameos as well.
Produced by Project 10 (SPUN OUT, Spirit Unforgettable), and Seven24 Films (WYNONNA EARP, HEARTLAND) JANN shoots in Calgary until October 4, 2018, and is set to premiere as part of CTV's 2018/19 schedule.
"Jann has a natural comedic brilliance and magnetic personality, and her fictional alter-ego is a highly relatable, lovable, flawed and emotionally messy character that audiences will love," said Corrie Coe, Senior Vice-President, Original Programming, Bell Media. "We are delighted to welcome JANN to CTV, and I can't think of anyone better to play a fictionalized Jann than Jann Arden!"
"Having the opportunity to get JANN on its feet is completely surreal for me and I'm grateful to all the people that have been working tirelessly for the past three years to bring this series to life," said Arden. "I think people are going to laugh a lot and find a little piece of themselves in the brilliant characters we've created. This show is unique in every possible way and I have the best production companies in the business working to bring Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast some top-shelf entertainment!"
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Matthew Almeida, CTV Networks, 416.384.2629 or [email protected]; Patricia Garcia, CTV Networks, 416.384.2645 or [email protected]
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