TF1 and Netflix Partner on WWII Drama 'Jackdaws' Starring Laetitia Casta
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TF1 and Netflix have partnered to produce 'Jackdaws', a six-part WWII drama series. The series, created by Camille Treiner, follows a widowed mother who assembles a team of civilian women for a sabotage mission days before D-Day. Filming is underway and will continue through July, with the series set to be part of a new distribution partnership between the two companies this summer.
Facts First
- A new WWII drama series 'Jackdaws' is in production as a partnership between French broadcaster TF1 and Netflix.
- The six-part series follows a team of civilian women on a sabotage mission in occupied France just before the D-Day landings.
- Laetitia Casta leads an ensemble cast in the series created by Camille Treiner ('Women at War').
- Filming began in early May and continues through July in locations including Paris and Normandy.
- The project marks the start of a new distribution partnership between TF1 and Netflix set to begin this summer.
What Happened
TF1 and Netflix have partnered to co-produce 'Jackdaws', a six-part premium World War II drama series. The series, created and co-written by Camille Treiner, is based on a novel by Ken Follett. Production is being led by Thomas Saignes and Raphaël Rocher of Empreinte Digitale, alongside Stéphanie Germain Productions, with filming having commenced in early May. The project received early support at TF1 and was later boarded by Netflix, forming part of a new distribution partnership between the two companies set to begin this summer.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy historical dramas, particularly those centered on World War II, a new high-profile series is entering production. The partnership between a major French network and a global streaming platform may increase the likelihood of the series reaching a wide international audience. You might see this series promoted on Netflix or TF1 in the future, offering a new option for entertainment.
What's Next
Filming is scheduled to continue through the end of July in locations including Paris, the Île-de-France region, Val d’Oise, and Normandy. International sales for the series are being managed by Fédération Studios. The new TF1 and Netflix distribution partnership, which begins this summer, may include other co-productions like 'Intraçables', which is scheduled to broadcast on TF1 this fall.