Sphere Abacus takes on supernatural thriller Safehaven

Sphere Abacus has acquired international rights (except in the US) to the supernatural thriller Safehaven, a series produced by Ravenwood Productions and created by James Seale, based on his graphic novel published by Michael Bay's 451 Media Group.

Filmed in Canada and consisting of 10 one-hour episodes, Safehaven is directed by Kaare Andrews and Seale himself, with scripts by Sarah Larsen, Tamara Moulin, Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman, Adriana Capozziand Seale. Production is by Kevin V. Duncan, Stan Spry and Anthony Fankhauser.

With a style reminiscent of Black Swan and Jacob's Ladder, the series fuses the dream world with reality to build an intense and addictive experience. The cast is led by Georgie Murphy (Gen V, Murdoch Mysteries), Bob Frazer (Supergirl, Motherland) and Gino Anania (Skymed, The Porter).

Jonathan Ford, CEO of Sphere Abacus said: ‘”Safehaven” is a suspenseful story that will take audiences on a paranormal journey full of unexpected twists and turns. We are pleased to be able to share this series with our international partners’.

Showrunner James Seale said: ‘Kevin and I are thrilled to be collaborating with the Sphere Abacus team. Their vision and expertise will be key to bringing “Safehaven” to a global audience’.

The story follows Jenna Frost, a rebellious teenager with a troubled past who finds an outlet in art. After an accident leaves her in a coma, she awakens trapped in her own creation: the dark world of Safehaven, a high school plagued by paranoia and demons. Her only hope is John Rayburn, a school counselor with the ability to explore the unconscious, who fights to save her in both worlds.

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