Ten insists ‘discussions ongoing’ after reports Offspring has been cancelled
Network Ten has downplayed media reports that one of its key franchises Offspring, starring Asher Keddie, will not be returning in 2015.
The Guardian today reports production company Endemol’s head of drama John Edwards had confirmed the drama would not be returning.
The report drew an angry response from Ten with the network insisting that it was still in discussions with Endemol. “We want Offspring to return in 2015,” said Beverley McGarvey, chief programming officer, Network Ten. “We are in discussions with the producers and they are, in turn, in discussions with the key creatives and cast.”
Speculation about the future of Offspring, one of ten’s most popular shows, has been rife since the end of season five earlier in the year which drew 992,000 viewers and wrapped up many of the key storylines.
Sounds like Ten are negotiating price down – given lack of spend.
Offspring is too good but would fit Seven’s schedule and probably perform better with strong promotion behind it.
If Netfilx wanted to make a splash in Oz…