Fremantle is heading to MIPCOM 2026 to celebrate its milestone 25th anniversary as a global brand, bringing a highly ambitious and dynamic slate of premium dramas, compelling documentaries, and innovative formats to the Cannes market. The company’s offering is designed to capture international buyer interest through a strategic mix of established intellectual properties, star-studded original narratives, and premium factual programming. Spearheading the commercial rollout, Jens Richter, CEO of Commercial and International at Fremantle, emphasized the importance of this year’s lineup in cementing the company’s legacy. ‘This exceptional slate reflects the scale and ambition of Fremantle’s global portfolio of bold storytelling, and we look forward to building on our valued partnerships and bringing these compelling stories to audiences worldwide’, the executive stated.
Leading the scripted drama offering is the highly anticipated return of the global cultural phenomenon Baywatch. Designed for a new generation of viewers, the updated series is built on the foundations of the beloved legacy brand, promising to deliver blockbuster action intertwined with deeply human storytelling and the franchise’s iconic energy. Alongside this major reboot, Fremantle is presenting You Are Here, an adaptation of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel by David Nicholls, featuring a powerhouse cast led by multi-award-winning actors Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy. The scripted catalog is further strengthened by The Only Suspect, a suspenseful new thriller starring Kevin McKidd that adds a gripping edge to the company’s premium drama portfolio.
On the factual front, Fremantle continues to expand its high-end documentary footprint with projects tailored for international broadcasters and platforms. The unscripted slate includes Earth’s Magic Moments, a premium four-part natural history series currently under a working title, alongside the timely and investigative project AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About. This documentary is billed as the most comprehensive account yet of Silicon Valley’s rapidly escalating artificial intelligence arms race.
