Another remake gets a pilot commission

Sky’s comedy series Spy is to become the latest British hit to be piloted for American audiences.

The ABC network has ordered the pilot shoot, after a script was commissioned from creator Simeon Goulden.

Hollywood industry website Deadline reports that the deal is for a so-called ‘put pilot’ – which involves substantial penalties if the pilot is not aired.

The remake will be produced by ABC Studios and Hat Trick Productions, the company behind the UK original. Starring Darren Boyd, it has so far run for two series on Sky 1.

Last week it was announced that both Gavin & Stacey and Pulling were going to the pilot stage in the States.

Published: 28 Jan 2013