Paramount Looks To Expand ‘Billions’ Into Global Franchise With 4 Spin-Off Projects In Development
Hot on the heels of the news that the ‘Dexter’ universe could be getting “supersized”, Paramount is also looking to do something similar with their other huge Showtime property ‘Billions‘, with four possible spin-off series in development.
The financial drama ‘Billions’, which stars Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff, is currently filming its seventh season in NYC, and is set to return later this year. However, on top of that, the network is also working on four potential spin-off ideas which would expand the ‘Billions’ universe in a variety of ways. Those four possible shows currently in the process of development are:
BILLIONS: MIAMI (working title), a new instalment set in the world of private aviation, where the clientele believe the rules of society, government and gravity don’t apply to them, amidst the wealth, nightlife, contraband and the cryptocurrency that pulses through that city. Koppelman and Levien are already in the writing process on this project.
BILLIONS: LONDON (w/t), another iteration set across the pond and operating in the world of UK finance.
MILLIONS (w/t), a series featuring diverse, thirtysomething, financial mogul wannabes doing whatever it takes to make it in Manhattan.
TRILLIONS (w/t), a drama based on fictional stories of the richest people in the world – titans of industry living all over the country but coming into contact and conflict with one another.
All four potential projects come executive produced by ‘Billions’ showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien, who have established their own acclaimed brand of propulsive storytelling and articulately incorrigible characters.
“We remain fascinated by people whose ambition is boundless and who think the laws of civilization and nature don’t apply to them,” said Koppelman and Levien. “Miami is a vital and vibrant place the super-rich have begun taking over. We’re excited to show everyone what’s really going on down there.”
Paramount’s Showtime, recently extended its multi-year overall deal with Koppelman and Levien, which was originally agreed in 2019. The duo will continue to serve as executive producers and showrunners of the main show, alongside Beth Schacter.
‘Billions’ also stars David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Condola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn and Daniel Breaker. In addition to Koppelman and Levien, the series was also created by Andrew Ross Sorkin.
‘Billions’ previously aired on Sky Atlantic in the UK under their overall deal for Showtime series. However, that deal has now ended, so it is likely the seventh season and any of the spin-offs (should they go to series) will air on Paramount+ in the UK.
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