ITV’s Butterfly lands in Canada

Butterfly was created by Tony Marchant

A Canadian broadcaster has picked up family drama series Butterfly, which was commissioned by ITV in the UK.

Canuck pubcaster the CBC will air the 3×60′ show next year after agreeing a deal with Fremantle, which distributes globally.

The show is from Red Production Company and tells the story of an 11-year old boy who decides he wants to live life as a girl.

Created, written and executive produced by Tony Marchant, it explores the complex relationship between separated parents who are divided over how to support the child.