Starz Acquires Russell T Davies Drama 'Tip Toe' Starring Alan Cumming
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· 3 sourcesStarz has acquired the North American rights to "Tip Toe," a five-part LGBTQ+ drama series from Russell T. Davies starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey, Variety reported. The series, which originally aired on Channel 4 in the UK, follows Leo (Cumming), a bar owner on Manchester's Canal Street, and Clive (Morrissey), an electrician and father of two, whose 15-year neighborly relationship unexpectedly deteriorates, according to Deadline. TVLine noted that the acquisition adds to Starz's growing scripted slate of international programming. The series is set to premiere in North America later this year.
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Starz has acquired the U.S. rights to "Tip Toe," a new drama series from acclaimed writer Russell T Davies (It's a Sin, Years and Years) starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey. The series, which originally hails from the UK, adds to Starz's growing scripted slate of international acquisitions. The drama is expected to bring Davies' signature storytelling style to American audiences through the premium cable network.
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The premium cabler announced...
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