‘My Wife is a Spy’: SND Secures International Distribution Rights
SND has announced that it has acquired the international distribution rights for the highly anticipated action-comedy series, My Wife is a Spy. The show, featuring Marie Gillain, premiered at Canneseries and promises both excitement and intrigue.
Overview of the Series
Directed by Leo Karmann, known for his work on Simon’s Got a Gift, this series is produced by Barbara Maubert for Kabo, which is a subsidiary of Asacha Media Group. It will be aired during primetime on M6, the second-largest commercial network in France.
Plot and Characters
In My Wife is a Spy, Gillain portrays Isabelle, a suburban mother of two who discovers latent abilities following an accident. As memories of her past as a secret agent resurface, she embarks on a mission to uncover the truth about her erased history—all while balancing the demands of motherhood. The cast also includes Arnaud Ducret, Nicolas Gob, Claire Chust, and Marc Riso.
Production Insights
Barbara Maubert, the producer, has previously worked on Netflix’s Killer Coaster and Derby Girl. She described the series as “a liberating narrative that highlights the extraordinary potential of an ordinary heroine.” According to Maubert, it is fundamentally an adventure comedy filled with vibrant characters.
Critical Reception and Commentary
Ramy Nahas, SND’s head of international sales, characterizes the show as a “fun popcorn comedy that delivers colorful action and fights,” echoing stylistic influences of famed directors like Tex Avery and Jackie Chan. He praised Karmann’s unique approach to cinematography and storytelling, emphasizing the blend of grounded reality and elevated escapades within the spy genre.
Nahas also commended Maubert’s knack for crafting compelling stories centered around strong female leads facing unconventional challenges.
Upcoming Projects
In addition to My Wife is a Spy, SND’s current sales slate includes another project, The Girls We Want, which is set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.