BBC AMERICA Renews Critically-Acclaimed
Fan Favorite “Orphan Black” For Season Four
New York, NY – May 7, 2014 – BBC AMERICA announced today the renewal of its award-winning original series “Orphan Black” for a fourth season. The drama starring Tatiana Maslany has been re-commissioned for a 10 episode order from Temple Street Productions and is slated to air in 2016. Hailed as “utterly original and spellbinding” by The Daily Beast and “a multi-layer cake of performance” by The Los Angeles Times, season three is currently airing and will finale on Saturday, June 20 at 9PM ET.
Sarah Barnett, BBC AMERICA President and General Manager, stated, “'Orphan Black’ is an entirely fresh and original show that stands out even in today's crowded TV landscape. Tatiana Maslany's buzzy, virtuoso performance headlines a brilliant cast and we are delighted to let our vocal and passionate fan base know that this wildly entertaining ride will continue next year."
Co-creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson said: "We're thrilled to be moving forward with season four of the Orphan Black saga. Huge thanks to our partners Temple Street Productions, and to BBC AMERICA and Space. We're extremely excited about where our story lines are going, and look forward to riding the rollercoaster with our amazing fans #CloneClub."
The series has received considerable critical and award attention. It earned a Peabody Award in 2014 and lead actress Tatiana Maslany has received two Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Actress, a TCA Award for Individual Achievement, a Young Hollywood Award, a Gracie Award, two Canadian Screen Awards and Golden Globe®, SAG and People’s Choice nominations.
The cast includes Tatiana Maslany, Ari Millen, Jordan Gavaris, Dylan Bruce, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Skyler Wexler, Kevin Hanchard, Evelyne Brochu, Kristian Bruun, Ksenia Solo, Michiel Huisman, Josh Vokey, Zoé De Grand Maison, Justin Chatwin and Kyra Harper.
"The growth of ‘Orphan Black’ and the amazing response from audiences over the past three seasons has exceeded our expectations and we’re delighted to be able to continue the journey in season four,” commented David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, executive producers of “Orphan Black” and Co-Presidents of Temple Street Productions. “We are incredibly proud of our talented cast and crew and grateful for the support from our broadcast partners at BBC AMERICA and Space.”
“Orphan Black” is produced by Temple Street Productions in association with BBC AMERICA and Space. Executive producers are Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier of Temple Street Productions, Graeme Manson and John Fawcett. “Orphan Black” is distributed by BBC Worldwide.
Fan Favorite “Orphan Black” For Season Four
New York, NY – May 7, 2014 – BBC AMERICA announced today the renewal of its award-winning original series “Orphan Black” for a fourth season. The drama starring Tatiana Maslany has been re-commissioned for a 10 episode order from Temple Street Productions and is slated to air in 2016. Hailed as “utterly original and spellbinding” by The Daily Beast and “a multi-layer cake of performance” by The Los Angeles Times, season three is currently airing and will finale on Saturday, June 20 at 9PM ET.
Sarah Barnett, BBC AMERICA President and General Manager, stated, “'Orphan Black’ is an entirely fresh and original show that stands out even in today's crowded TV landscape. Tatiana Maslany's buzzy, virtuoso performance headlines a brilliant cast and we are delighted to let our vocal and passionate fan base know that this wildly entertaining ride will continue next year."
Co-creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson said: "We're thrilled to be moving forward with season four of the Orphan Black saga. Huge thanks to our partners Temple Street Productions, and to BBC AMERICA and Space. We're extremely excited about where our story lines are going, and look forward to riding the rollercoaster with our amazing fans #CloneClub."
The series has received considerable critical and award attention. It earned a Peabody Award in 2014 and lead actress Tatiana Maslany has received two Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Actress, a TCA Award for Individual Achievement, a Young Hollywood Award, a Gracie Award, two Canadian Screen Awards and Golden Globe®, SAG and People’s Choice nominations.
The cast includes Tatiana Maslany, Ari Millen, Jordan Gavaris, Dylan Bruce, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Skyler Wexler, Kevin Hanchard, Evelyne Brochu, Kristian Bruun, Ksenia Solo, Michiel Huisman, Josh Vokey, Zoé De Grand Maison, Justin Chatwin and Kyra Harper.
"The growth of ‘Orphan Black’ and the amazing response from audiences over the past three seasons has exceeded our expectations and we’re delighted to be able to continue the journey in season four,” commented David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, executive producers of “Orphan Black” and Co-Presidents of Temple Street Productions. “We are incredibly proud of our talented cast and crew and grateful for the support from our broadcast partners at BBC AMERICA and Space.”
“Orphan Black” is produced by Temple Street Productions in association with BBC AMERICA and Space. Executive producers are Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier of Temple Street Productions, Graeme Manson and John Fawcett. “Orphan Black” is distributed by BBC Worldwide.
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yeeees. amazing show with the most talented actress
ReplyDeleteOh this just made my week. No my month and year. Was getting kinda worried what with recent ratings.
ReplyDeleteGreat news, such an amazing show!
ReplyDeleteits weird I didn't even think about Orphan Black during this times of renewals and cancellations because in my mind it will always be on!
ReplyDeleteNot the renewal news we were expecting! Glad for the show! I have major catching up to do here. Probably over the summer, with a binge watch through all 3 seasons.
ReplyDeleteYay! More OB :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome. That's another year for Tatiana Maslany to attempt to sweep up the awards.
ReplyDeleteAwesome news. Easily the best show on TV.
ReplyDeleteI'm still amazed by Tatiana's performance. Every single time I have to remember myself "hey this is the same actress" over and over again. *Throwing awards at Tatiana*
ReplyDeleteWhat renewal were you expecting instead ?
ReplyDeleteNot instead, overall. I'm glad for the show, but hoped for ABC and CBS to step up.
ReplyDeleteYes!!!! love this show
ReplyDeleteBrilliant news! :)
ReplyDeleteSooooo awesome! Last year the renewal took ages, so I wasn't sure it would happen this year, certainly not this soon! Very very good! I am happy!
ReplyDeleteYES!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteClone Dance Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d-aWMQuoS4
YAY! YAY! YAY! This is such great news!!!! I love this show, such amazing talent!
ReplyDeleteGoctha.
ReplyDeleteI heard ABC will be announcing their new/renewal shows this Fri before the presentation on Tuesday.
<3
ReplyDeleteAbc loves to be a bit of a bi*ch about it. They haven't reneewed anything officially. They didm't even give a statement for HTGAWM.
ReplyDeleteVariety stated they would drag it till Friday evening hoping they won't fo that to me.
Such a wonderful news! ;)
ReplyDeleteYESSS!!! I love this show.
ReplyDeleteawesome news, the channel must be very satisfied with the show (the fans are indeed!)
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! And so early in the season!! Thanks, BBC America :D Tatiana Maslany is truly one of a kind.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC NEWSS
ReplyDeleteDuh!
ReplyDeleteI didn't doubt Orphan Black would get a fourth season, but I am very surprised to see that it's been renewed already!
ReplyDeleteCrosses fingers and prays to the TV Gods.
ReplyDeleteTotally deserving.I still can't believe Tatiana gets ignored in all the major awards show!
ReplyDeleteAaaaaand nobody was surprised...
ReplyDeleteSo happy for the show!
YASSSS!!!!...Quality cast..quality show!!!
ReplyDeleteNot a surprise, this is an awesome show after all and it deserves it!
ReplyDeleteGreat news.
ReplyDeleteGood. I joined the clone club a few weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteHELL TO THE YES! w00t!
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