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Express Tribune
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
PCCW Media partners with ‘Crazy Rich Asians' Producer SK Global for Hong Kong drama series The Season
Hong Kong's PCCW Media has partnered with independent film and television studio SK Global Entertainment (Crazy Rich Asians) to produce the six-part drama series The Season. Set in Hong Kong, the story follows a group of friends who come together for a summer of excitement as the boating season begins. However, their seemingly carefree adventures soon unravel into a web of deception and power struggles. With a mix of intrigue and drama, the series aims to captivate global audiences. The project was officially unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart. 'We believe The Season is a story that will connect with audiences everywhere through the characters' personal journeys, relationships, and conflicts,' said Janice Lee, managing director of PCCW Media Group and CEO of Viu, the company's multi-territory streaming platform. The ensemble cast features Jessie Mei Li (Shadow and Bone), three-time Golden Horse winner Karena Lam, and Justin Chien (The Brothers Sun), alongside Yvonne Chapman (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Celina Jade (Wolf Warrior 2), and Toby Stephens (Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Rising star Kōki, who won the Rising Star of Asia Award 2025 at the Asian Film Awards, also joins the cast, along with Lee Jae-yoon (Physical 100 S2), Anson Lo, Marf Yau, Lyman Heung, Thor Lok, and Mishy Lee. The series is helmed by showrunner Yalun Tu (NCIS: Hawaii, Wu Assassins), with Chilean director Marialy Rivas (The Jetty) serving as lead director and executive producer. Agatha Lo will executive produce for PCCW Media, while Chloe Dan, Matt Aragachi, and Dylan Tarason will lead production for SK Global. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Hong Kong, the series showcases the city's unique culture, international energy, and iconic visuals. The Season will be distributed on Viu across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa, with additional international distribution details to be announced. PCCW Media operates streaming services across 16 markets in Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa while also providing free television and live entertainment in Hong Kong. SK Global, headquartered in Los Angeles, has produced and financed over 100 films, including Crazy Rich Asians, Anyone But You, and Delhi Crime. Their collaboration ensures that The Season will reach a broad global audience through Viu's extensive network and SK Global's established presence in international markets.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jessie Mei Li, Karena Lam, Justin Chien & Toby Stephens Among International Cast Set For PCCW, SK Global Premium Series ‘The Season'
PCCW Media and Crazy Rich Asians producer SK Global are joining forces on Hong Kong-set premium series The Season, created and executive produced by Yalun Tu. The English-language series features an ensemble cast of international talent including Jessie Mei Li (Shadow And Bone), award-winning Hong Kong actress Karena Lam, Justin Chien (The Brothers Sun), Yvonne Chapman (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Celina Jade (Wolf Warrior 2) and Toby Stephens (Percy Jackson And The Olympians). More from Deadline Taiwan Showcases New Films & Series At Filmart, With Top Talent In Attendance CreAsia Studio & Vision+ Unveil 'My Chef In Crime' Series For Indonesia - Filmart UK & China Seek Co-Pro Opportunities; BBC Studios Sets 'Walking With Dinosaurs' iQiyi Streaming Launch For China - Filmart Chilean director Marialy Rivas (The Jetty) serves as the show's lead director and executive producer. Agatha Lo will executive produce for PCCW Media and Chloe Dan, Matt Aragachi and Dylan Tarason for SK Global, with Aaron Shershow (Expats) as producer. Production is expected to start in Hong Kong soon. Yalun Tu is known for writing and producing credits on NCIS: Hawaii and Wu Assassins, as well as My Undead Yokai Girlfriend for Prime Video Japan. The cast is rounded out by Koki, winner of the Rising Star award at this year's Asian Film Awards, as well as Anson Lo of Mirror and Marf Yau from Collar, both bands managed by PCCW group, as well as hosts and actors Thor Lok and Mishy Lee. The six-part show, unveiled at Hong Kong Filmart today, follows a close-knit group of friends gathering for a summer of sun-drenched luxury as Hong Kong's boating season begins. But what starts as a glamorous escape soon spirals into a web of deception, power struggles and life-altering consequences. PCCW's regional streaming service Viu, available in 16 territories in Southeast Asia, Middle East and South Africa, will stream the series with additional distribution details to be announced. Janice Lee, Managing Director, PCCW Media Group and Viu CEO, said: 'We believe The Season is a story that will connect with audiences everywhere through the characters' personal journeys, relationships and conflicts at times. We hope that the show, set against the backdrop of Hong Kong, will give an added layer of energy and vibrancy to the series and provide a window into Hong Kong's unique culture, international spirit and iconic scenes that is authentic.' Los Angeles-based SK Global has produced romantic comedies Anyone But You and Crazy Rich Asians, crime drama The Place Beyond The Pines, and Asia-set drama series Thai Cave Rescue and Delhi Crime. Best of Deadline James Mangold's 'A Complete Unknown': Everything We Know About The Bob Dylan Biopic So Far 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
