News > Jackman to Exec Produce Viva Blackpool
October 18, 2006
Content taken from Coming Soon:
CBS has given a put pilot commitment to a U.S. version of hit BBC mystery-musical miniseries "Viva Blackpool," reports Variety.
Hugh Jackman is set to appear as a guest in the pilot and is expected to executive produce the project along with partner John Palermo and their Seed Productions.
BBC and Sony Pictures TV will produce the U.S. version, along with CBS Paramount Network TV. Bob Lowry ("Huff") is writing and executive producing. Peter Bowker, who created the U.K. original, is also set as an executive producer.
"Viva Blackpool" revolves around sleazy small-time casino owner Ripley Holden, who attempts to open a big-time resort in Las Vegas. The show uses song hits of the past and present to tell the story -- which includes murder and mayhem, love and infidelity.
