Freddie Highmore & David Shore launch new crime drama
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- Freddie Highmore and David Shore are co‑creating the drama series “I’m Not Here to Hurt You,” with Highmore also starring in the lead role.
- I’m Not Here to Hurt You follows a family man who becomes a criminal after a fatal bicycle accident, inspired by the true story of “Ireland’s most polite bank robber” and an Irish Independent podcast.
- Crave and Sony Pictures Television are co‑commissioning the series, with Blink49 Studios producing and Sony handling U.S. and international distribution.
- Justin Stockman of Bell Media says the series adds to Crave's premium original content portfolio, highlighting Highmore's ability to embody complex characters.
- Lauren Stein of Sony Pictures Television praises the Shore‑Highmore partnership for creating richly layered, relatable characters.
- John Morayniss of Blink49 Studios says the series has enormous international potential and looks forward to collaborating with Bell Media and Sony Pictures Television.
Why it matters: The partnership gives Bell Media’s Crave a high‑profile original series to bolster its premium slate, while Sony Pictures Television secures a globally‑appealing drama anchored by the proven Shore‑Highmore brand, potentially drawing international viewers and advertisers and expanding both companies' content footprints.
