Comedy, drama and horror shows to join ITV’s new streaming service ITVX following a deal with Paramount Global Content Distribution.
ITV has signed a multi-year licensing deal which will allow UK audiences to stream the likes of Everybody Hates Chris and Freaks and Geeks on ITVX for free in 2023 and beyond.
Freaks and Geeks starring James Franco and Seth Rogan will be available from January 2023, as well Diablo Cody’s United States of Tara starring Toni Collette. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, starring Rachel Bloom, Everybody Hates Chris, narrated by Chris Rock, and Jane the Virgin starring Gina Rodriguez will follow in the Spring of next year. Other shows joining in early 2023 include From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series and Beauty and the Beast starring Jay Ryan and Kristin Kreuk.
ITV’s Head of Content Acquisitions, Sasha Breslau said:
“We are thrilled to be working with Paramount Global Content Distribution to bring such a fantastic mix of content to ITVX viewers in 2023 and beyond”.
ITVX is rolling out across a variety of devices ahead of its official launch on the 8th December. Once roll-out is completed, it will be available on most smart TVs and connected TV platforms, such as Sky Stream, Virgin Media 360, Freesat and Freeview Play.