Fast-growing television production and distribution company, Nucleus Media Rights and creator showrunner, Brendan Foley, joint owners of the true story period drama mini-series (8 x 52 mins), ‘Mark Twain in India’, announced it has joined hands with IN10 Media Network’s production arm, Juggernaut Productions, as the Indian development, production and distribution partner.

‘Mark Twain in India’ tells the story of author, Mark Twain’s life-saving and life changing tour to India in the midst of personal tragedy and ruin when all appeared lost. In a vast and remote subcontinent, he discovers his love for life through India’s history and humanity, an official statement from IN10 Media said.

On the partnership, Mansi Darbar, VP, Corporate Strategy and Development, IN10 Media Network, said in a statement, “The collaboration is a significant first step for IN10 Media’s Juggernaut Productions to bring forth its proven expertise to the international foray as we develop and produce the content, locally. We are glad to partner with Nucleus Media as it illustrates our commitment towards creating global content.”

Samar Khan, Chief Operating Officer of Juggernaut Productions said, “Creating content with inspiring concepts is what excites us, and we look forward to working together on the project. Mark Twain was a curious traveller and his stories have been a part of our growing up years. It will be exhilarating to exhibit India through his journey of the country that he undertook in what was a crucial juncture of world history”

Khan will work closely with Foley and Nucleus on the project.

Prolific international writer Foley’s recent work includes Nordic noir series ‘Cold Courage’ for AMC+, Lionsgate, Viaplay and Britbox; ‘The Man Who Died’, currently in production in Finland for streamer ELISA; showrunner for crime series ‘Body of Water’ for ZDFE, Nucleus, 3zero2; ‘Sherlock’s Daughter’ for Starlings, and ‘Ghostwalk ’for Blue Ant and Canada’s T+E channel. Past work includes TV with NBC, Viaplay, BBC, CBC and Croton China, plus features for Sony and Lionsgate, and books including bestseller Under the Wire for Random House.

According to Foley, “It’s wonderful to work with such a well-known and well-loved character as Mark Twain, yet in such a little explored facet of his later life. Bankrupt and miserable, Twain rediscovered his love of life and of writing, as he explored India from mud huts to palaces, on an epic speaking tour.”

Bruno Zarka, Chief Executive Officer of Nucleus Media Rights sees this collaboration as “an exciting development as we broaden our international connections”.

He said that IN10 Media Networks-Juggernaut Productions share their vision of a highly commercial series with wonderful production values and an all-star cast. “We are confident that they can help deliver a series that will appeal to mainstream audiences everywhere,” he added.

Nucleus expects to make further announcements shortly about finance and other partners for Mark Twain in India.

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