FOX channels to distribute Marvel’s Legion worldwide

FOX channels to distribute Marvel’s Legion worldwide

   Michelle Clancy
   | 09 June 2016





FOX channels outside the US have picked up worldwide rights to the FX Productions and Marvel Television series, Legion.

legionThe series is slated for an early 2017 day and date premiere in more than 125, countries including in the US where it will premiere on FX Networks. The FX Networks first season order was announced last week.

Created by Noah Hawley and set in the universe of Marvel’s X-Men franchise, Legion joins FOX’s growing roster of global, simultaneous launches. “Legion brings the X-Men universe to life, as a character driven, serialised TV show, in a truly amazing new way, and we’re pleased that X-Men fans will have the opportunity to see it simultaneously in the 125 countries where FOX is available,” said Fox Networks group chairman and CEO Peter Rice.

Legion is the story of a troubled young man who may be more than human. It introduces the story of David Haller, who since he was a teenager, has struggled with mental illness. Diagnosed as schizophrenic, David has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. But after a strange encounter with a fellow patient, he’s confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees might be real.

“FX is thrilled to collaborate with our international partners to bring Legion to audiences worldwide and the day-and-date delivery will make this a truly global event,” said Eric Schrier, president of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions. “With the universal appeal of the X-Men franchise, fans will be amazed with the artistry and ambition that Noah Hawley and this extraordinary cast have brought to Legion.”