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Irish Prod-Co Great Island Signs Series Deals with Writers O’Connell, Kenny
TV production company Great Island has signed deals with writers Richie O’Connell and Joshua Kenny for two original series.
O’Connell will be creating “Headcase,” a drama/comedy series at the Cork-based production company. The show focuses on a troubled local street artist and his quirky group of friends. This includes a former boxing champion sister and an agoraphobic mate, all searching for deeper meaning in their lives. The series will also address mental health issues in contemporary Cork, drawing on O’Connell’s own experiences.
Kenny, on the other hand, is developing “People Do Bad Things.” This series delves into the lives of good people on the fringes of society whose lives don’t turn out as they hoped.
“Grace’s suicide attempt is interrupted by a young thief named Jack, who Grace catches breaking into her home,” reads the synopsis. “With nothing else to lose, Grace offers to help him rob her, leading Grace to become involved with a gang of criminals whom she influences to use their skills for good.”
Based in Ireland, Great Island creates and develops a wide range of television content, including animation, drama, and unscripted formats. Both “Headcase” and “People Do Bad Things” will be developed with funding from Screen Ireland.
“It’s our pleasure to announce our collaboration with these two fantastic writers,” says Great Island CEO Mark Kenny. “A huge amount of work has gone into shaping these stories for screen adaptation, and we are thankful to Richie and Joshua for trusting us with their work and collaborating with us individually. ‘Headcase’ and ‘People Do Bad Things’ are local Cork stories that are authentic yet universally relevant in their own right. This is something we look for in every project we work on. With thanks to Screen Ireland, we are working to bring these stories to audiences around the world.”
Source: Variety
