Guy Ritchie's Set to Direct RAY DONOVAN Spinoff Series THE DONOVANS
Paramount+ is moving forward with a new Ray Donovan spinoff series titled The Donovans with Guy Ritchie set to direct and executive produce. The new ten-episode series will be written by Top Boy creator Ronan Bennett.
The Donovans seems like a perfect fit for Ritchie and his style. The series follows “two generations of gangsters, the businesses they run, the complex relationships they weave and the man they call upon to fix their problem.”
With the most powerful clients in Europe, “The Donovans will see family fortunes and reputations at risk, odd alliances unfold, and betrayal around every corner; and while the family might be London’s most elite fixers today, the nature of their business means there is no guarantee what’s in store tomorrow.”
Chris McCarthy, President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios said in a statement: “Guy Ritchie and Ronan Bennett are the ideal dream-team to create a new global hit franchise with The Donovans. Guy’s riveting and stylish directorial approach combined with Ronan’s captivating and brutally authentic writing will transfix audiences into a wild and twisted world full of new adventures.”
David C. Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios. added: “We’re elated to partner with Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios to reimagine the Ray Donovan legacy together. Having Guy and Ronan sign on to join us on this incredible journey has been a true blessing. We could not be more thrilled to take this huge hit and create a new and exciting show for audiences all over the world.”
“I’m thrilled to be working with Showtime, Paramount+ and 101 Studios. We’re going to deliver a show which provides massive thrills, entertainment and a huge rush of adrenaline for audiences around the world,” said Bennett. “At the same time, I’m totally focused on exploring real characters, in body and in soul, and I’m committed to writing stories with deep dramatic impact. We’re going to get under the skin of the criminal underworld, in a way which will show you the bone-deep truths of how they live and how it sometimes will – inevitably – impact on our own lives.”
Bennett added: “I’m thrilled to be working with Showtime, Paramount+ and 101 Studios. We’re going to deliver a show which provides massive thrills, entertainment and a huge rush of adrenaline for audiences around the world. At the same time, I’m totally focused on exploring real characters, in body and in soul, and I’m committed to writing stories with deep dramatic impact. We’re going to get under the skin of the criminal underworld, in a way which will show you the bone-deep truths of how they live and how it sometimes will – inevitably – impact on our own lives.”
The Donovans will debut on Paramount+ for subscribers with the Paramount+plan with Showtime later this year. As a fan of the original series, I’ll be looking forward to this new show!