DirecTV crowns more Kingdom

US satcaster DirecTV has extended its family saga series Kingdom after ordering a further 20 episodes from Endemol Studios.

The show, which recently aired its second episode, is about a family in Venice, California, involved in mixed martial arts. Frank Grillo and Nick Jonas are among the stars.

Kingdom (fka Navy St) premiered on DirecTV’s Audience Network channel last week and Endemol will now start producing further episodes. Ten will air in 2015 and the remainder in 2016. Production will start early next year.

Byron Balasco is creator, exec producer and showrunner on the series, which is sold internationally by Endemol Worldwide Distribution. Bell Media in Canada acquired the series earlier this month.