MTV Wants Some Skins

Everyone’s favorite not really music television channel of sorts, MTV, has picked up the rights to go and adapt a popular UK show called Skins. Revolving around a simple plot of teenagers growing up in the world looking for their own form of happiness, the semi hip television network will take upon the same premise and cast a group of unknowns to the show.

“‘Skins’ is one of those rare shows that cuts through to its core audience with unusually authentic stories due to the unique writing and casting process that Bryan pioneered. Having personally pursued the U.K. project for almost two years, I am beyond thrilled to bring it to MTV in the U.S. We intend to preserve the authenticity of the British version and are excited to collaborate with the original team to develop stories that will speak to American youth,” said Liz Gateley, Senior Vice President, MTV Series Development.

“We are delighted to be making ‘Skins’ for the U.S. and in particular, for MTV who have embraced the show and its ambitions and unusual production process. We are looking forward to talking to teenagers across the U.S. and making a show that reflects their lives in every aspect,” said Charlie Pattinson, CEO, Company Pictures. (Coming Soon!)