Upright sold to USA

Foxtel drama Upright has been sold to US streaming service Sundance Now.

The eight-part series by Lingo Pictures will premiere in August.

Minchin, who co-wrote and executive produced, said: “The reactions to Upright in the UK and Australia have been like nothing I’ve ever experienced, and I can’t wait for Americans to see it. It’s quintessentially Aussie and, at the same time, utterly universal. And I’m pretty sure it’ll make you really laugh and properly cry.”

In December Minchin also told TV Tonight, “Just this week, because of the reaction, season two has becomes serious.

“We did sit down and do a bit of ‘What would it be if we did it?’ So we have an idea for it has suddenly become very real and we’re looking at our diaries.

“It hasn’t been commissioned, but it’s a real possibility.”

Source: Deadline