American Hostage to Launch on MGM+ Worldwide, With HBO Max, Movistar Plus+, and Stan Among the Buyers
MGM+ is set to expand its reach with the international rollout of its psychological thriller, American Hostage. The announcement comes just ahead of the upcoming LA Screenings, where the series will be highlighted by distributor Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
The drama, starring Jon Hamm and produced by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, will be available in various international markets, including the UK, Germany, Spain (second window), Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and across Latin America.
In addition, SPT has finalized deals for American Hostage with HBO Max in France and Central and Eastern Europe, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, Telia Estonia in Estonia, Telia Play in Lithuania, Tet+ in Latvia, and Stan in Australia. Platforms in New Zealand and across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye will also be airing the series through beIN.
This strategic international launch comes as no surprise, considering the anticipated impact of American Hostage for MGM+. The series, based on a popular scripted podcast, recounts the gripping true story of Fred Heckman, an Indianapolis radio journalist who finds himself in a perilous situation when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands an interview.
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Hamm plays the role of Heckman, alongside Emmy Award nominee Giovanni Ribisi as Kiritsis. The cast features Kristoffer Polaha as Dick Hall, Emmy Award nominee Mireille Enos as Barbara Heckman, and Emmy Award nominee William Jackson Harper as Ben Hairston.
“Our excitement surrounding American Hostage stems from the strong demand we’re seeing in the global marketplace,” remarked Jason Spivak, Co-President of Distribution & Networks at SPT. “At L.A. Screenings, we look forward to introducing this captivating story to more platforms and enhancing its global momentum.”
The series is produced by SPT, with executive producers including Ryan, Hamm, Connie Tavel, Marney Hochman, Sharon Hoffman, Academy Award winner Shawn Christensen, Eileen Ryan, and Gabriel Mason.
SPT will feature American Hostage during its presentation at the L.A. Screenings on Sunday, May 17.
