Shane Murphy, RTÉ Group Head of Drama and Comedy said: “We’re
thrilled to be going into production again with Amy and Treasure. Investing in
homegrown comedy and drama that showcase the best of Irish creative talent is a
key priority for us here in RTÉ. It’s another cracking set of scripts and with
John Butler and Cathal Watters involved as well, we know we’re in safe hands.”
Producer Rebecca O’Flanagan said: ‘We are
thrilled to be shooting series 2 of this great comedy. Series 1 was a great
professional experience: Amy is a joy to work with and our partners at Acorn
and RTÉ have been thoroughly supportive throughout. And we
believe this second series will be even better – and will reach an even wider
audience.”
Finding Joy, Series 2 will make its World Premiere as
an Acorn TV Original on Acorn TV, North America’s largest streaming service for
television from Britain and beyond, in Summer 2020 followed by its Irish
premiere on RTÉ. Acorn Media Enterprises has secured all rights in North
America, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom and secondary rights in Ireland.
Acorn Media International will distribute the series in the English-speaking
territories.
Amy Huberman is one of Ireland’s most popular actresses. She
has been nominated for eight Irish Film & TV Awards, including wins
for Best Actress for her role as Tara Rafferty in Striking
Out in 2017 and as Karen in the thriller Rewind in
2011. Additional credits include The Clinic (also on Acorn
TV), Cold Feet, Can’t Cope Won’t Cope, Moone Boy, and Threesome.
Finding Joy, Series 2 comes on the heels of
recent RTÉ and Acorn TV co-commission announcements for Dead Still and The
South Westerlies as well as past co-productions, Striking
Out and Acceptable Risk. Additionally, Acorn
TV with Acorn Media Enterprises has commissioned Agatha Raisin,
Series 2 and Series 3 starring Ashley Jensen; the
straight-to-series order of British drama London Kills; fun British
mystery Queens of Mystery; and New Zealand thriller The
Sounds.