Fremantle and Brazilian broadcaster Globo are collaborating on Crime Inc

Powerful production and distribution company Fremantle and Brazilian public broadcaster Globo are collaborating on new drama “Crime Inc,” developed and produced by Mixer Films and Fremantle. Globo will distribute the show in Brazil via its Globoplay platform, while Fremantle will handle rights for the rest of the world.

The series revolves around Vagner and his father Marquinhos, a leader of a mafia family in Rio de Janeiro. Intergenerational power struggles over succession within the organization unnerve everyone, and young Vagner is willing to do anything to become the group's first black leader after his father's retirement.

“We are very excited about this series,” said João Daniel Tikhomiroff, President of Mixer Films. “A fiction inspired by true events, full of conflicts and twists, with a strong cinematic narrative.” Fremantle and Globo, together with Mixer Films, will produce a series that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.”

Crime Inc was written by Dudu Nobre and Caio Cobra and adapted for the screen by Marcos Osorio Vidal and Willy Van Broock.

This is the first time media giants Fremantle and Globo have collaborated on a project, but probably not the last.

“We are very pleased with this first agreement between Globo and Fremantle, which I believe will open doors to new opportunities,” said Manuel Belmar, director of digital products at Globo, in a press release.

He continued: “In co-production agreements, we look for stories with elements that appeal to different audiences and cultures, and we believe in the potential of 'Crime Inc' to appeal to both Brazilian and international audiences.”

Manuel Marti, head of script development at Fremantle in Latin America, added: “This partnership with Globo marks an exciting chapter for Fremantle as we continue to explore compelling stories that push boundaries.” “Crime Inc” offers a unique narrative that audiences will captivate both in Brazil and worldwide, showcasing the richness and diversity of Brazilian storytelling.”