FX has picked up drama series “Damages” for an additional two seasons ordering 26 episodes from KZK Productions, Sony Pictures Television and FX Productions, announced FX President and General Manager John Landgraf.
“Damages” wrapped up the first season October 23 and production of season two is slated to begin early next year in New York.
“FX is proud of our status as a leader in fostering bold, high quality scripted programming,” said Landgraf. “We commend Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman and their magnificent cast, headed by Glenn Close, with pulling off this hugely ambitious series and establishing ‘Damages’ as one of the best dramas on American television.
“We and Sony Pictures Television have a history, also spanning ‘The Shield’ (with FTVS) and ‘Rescue Me,’ of nurturing such programming together, and we thank them for their continued support. We’re enormously pleased to announce jointly that the fans of ‘Damages’ will be able to enjoy the series for at least two more seasons.”
“To be able to tell 26 more hours of mind blowing stories with Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler is an incredible position to be in. FX has continually shown enormous support for both this show and for Sony and it’s evident in this extended renewal,” said Jamie Erlicht, Co-President, Programming and Production, Sony Pictures Television. “This group has mastered the art of storytelling with a show that continually raises the bar with each and every episode. Continuing our relationship with Todd, Glenn and Daniel – along with the electrifying Glenn Close – is as good as it gets,” said Zack Van Amburg, Co-President, Programming and Production, Sony Pictures Television.
The Creators/Executive Producing team of Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler and Daniel Zelman expressed their enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled that FX has extended our series run for at least two more seasons. Our collaboration with John Landgraf and his team has been deeply rewarding. We’re extremely fortunate to be able to continue to write and produce stories for an actress of Glenn Close’s talent and stature. We also owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg at Sony Pictures Television for being such first-class partners and steadfast champions of our series.”
“Damages” recently concluded its first season in magnificent fashion in settling the Frobisher case as well as the mystery of who murdered Ellen Parsons fiance, David Connor, while brilliantly setting the table for season two.
“Damages” also stars Rose Byrne, Ted Danson, Tate Donovan, Zeljko Ivanek, Michael Nouri, Philip Bosco, Anastasia Griffith, Noah Bean, Peter Riegert and Peter Facinelli.
Close, Byrne and Donovan are currently signed on as series regulars for season two.
“Damages” was created by Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler who also serve as Executive Producers. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and FX Productions.
