Ten insists ‘discussions ongoing’ after reports Offspring has been cancelled
Network Ten has downplayed media reports that one of its key franchises Offspring, starring Asher Keddie, will not be returning in 2015.
The Guardian today reports production company Endemol’s head of drama John Edwards had confirmed the drama would not be returning.
The report drew an angry response from Ten with the network insisting that it was still in discussions with Endemol. “We want Offspring to return in 2015,” said Beverley McGarvey, chief programming officer, Network Ten. “We are in discussions with the producers and they are, in turn, in discussions with the key creatives and cast.”
Speculation about the future of Offspring, one of ten’s most popular shows, has been rife since the end of season five earlier in the year which drew 992,000 viewers and wrapped up many of the key storylines.
Many of the key cast are now working on other programs with Keddie herself starring in Ten’s new series Party Tricks, which launches on Monday.
Ten insists Edwards’ comment on the return of the show was “never say never”. Comment is currently being sought from Endemol.
The TV network also denied reports on social media that the sets for Offspring had been sold off.
Nic Christensen
Sounds like Ten are negotiating price down – given lack of spend.
Offspring is too good but would fit Seven’s schedule and probably perform better with strong promotion behind it.
User ID not verified.
If Netfilx wanted to make a splash in Oz…
User ID not verified.