Disney Licenses 'Under the Banner of Heaven', 'Extraordinary' to ITVX
The shows, set to launch in 2024, are part of Disney's strategy to generate additional revenue by licensing content.
- Disney has licensed 'Under the Banner of Heaven' and 'Extraordinary' to UK streamer ITVX, with both series set to launch in the first half of 2024.
- 'Under the Banner of Heaven', an FX production, is a drama series inspired by a true crime bestseller, starring Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
- 'Extraordinary', a Disney+ UK original production, is a comedy set in a world where everyone develops a superpower on their 18th birthday, except for the main character, Jen.
- The deal was negotiated by ITV Head of Content Acquisitions Sasha Breslau, as part of Disney's strategy to generate additional revenue by licensing content.
- Both series will continue to be available on Disney+ in the U.K. and Ireland, with 'Extraordinary' Season 2 coming to the platform in early 2024.