Tony Saint, who has previously worked on shows like the Emmy-winning “Tehran” for Apple TV+, “Das Boot” for Sky, and “Lupin” for Netflix, is currently developing a new action-packed thriller called “King’s Ransom.
The series – originally conceptualized by Chris Peppe (“The Flash,” “Nikita”) – centers around a hostage situation at an exclusive Swiss boarding school. However, unlike typical schools, the students here aren’t just wealthy; they hail from families that form the pillars of global power. As per the plot summary, the kidnappers may be after something far beyond financial gain.
The television series known as “King’s Ransom” is currently under development and production by four different companies: Globalgate Entertainment, Barry Films, Wachafilm, and U.K.-based Anton. Saint has been selected to script the pilot episode and take on the role of showrunner for the series.
Saint expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Collaborating with fantastic colleagues, I can’t wait to breathe life into ‘King’s Ransom.’ It’s the type of series I adore crafting – an exhilarating rollercoaster ride filled with high-stakes action, compelling characters… and a touch of warmth.
Benito Mueller and Wolfgang Mueller from Barry Films will serve as executive producers, alongside Clifford Werber, William Pfeiffer, Paul Presburger from Globalgate Entertainment, Manuela Noble and Mark Sandell from Wachafilm, and Sebastien Raybaud (“Fuze,” “Greenland: Migration”). Additionally, Caroline Kusser and Serena Karp from Anton will also be executive producers on the project.
In collaboration with Barry Films and Globalgate Entertainment, and under the leadership of Tony Saint as showrunner, King’s Ransom aligns perfectly with Anton CEO Raybaud’s objective to provide superior quality, premium entertainment for a worldwide audience. This project boasts top-tier intellectual property, talent, and partnerships,” said Raybaud.
Previously, Anton obtained over $100 million in fresh funding, primarily from a consortium of institutional backers, with BlackRock-managed funds and accounts spearheading the investment. This capital influx is intended for investing in their upcoming film and television projects.
Globalgate Entertainment was instantly drawn to King’s Ransom, finding its setting, characters, and story possibilities particularly captivating and meaningful to a worldwide audience. We are thrilled to collaborate with Anton, Barry Films, and Wachafilm, as well as be inspired by Tony Saint’s talented and lasting writing style,” expressed Globalgate Entertainment.
King’s Ransom is the type of series we eagerly anticipate, offering exactly what we seek in a production: grand ambition, palpable tension, and indelible characters. We can’t wait to collaborate with Tony Saint and our colleagues at Anton and Globalgate to create this captivating world,” stated Barry Films.
Wachafilm commented: “Following our collaboration on ‘King’s Ransom’ with Chris Peppe, moving forward with showrunner Tony Saint represents a substantial and thrilling step in its development. We are delighted to be working alongside Anton, Barry Films, and Globalgate Entertainment – all talented producers whose skills, experience, and creative instincts perfectly match the ambitious scale of the series we’re creating.
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2025-06-04 19:48