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Global First Look at Crave Original Series, YAGA, Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
– The eight-part drama, from showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, is set to premiere in October and stars Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Clark Backo, and Hudson Williams –
– YAGA is produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures –
– YAGA is produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures –
SAN DIEGO, CA (July 25, 2026) – Crave unveiled today a first look at its upcoming original series YAGA at San Diego Comic-Con, releasing the first official teaser and tease art following an AMC+ panel featuring Noah Reid, Clark Backo, and Kat Sandler. Set to premiere this October, the eight-episode, half-hour drama reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga as a contemporary mystery thriller set in a small coastal town.
Based on the hit play by showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, YAGA follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Hudson Williams). He finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Clark Backo), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.
Additional cast includes Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows, Ezra Franky, Patrick Gilmore, Katharine Isabelle, and Hiro Kanagawa, along with Emilija Baranac, Georgia Acken, Anisa Harris, and Sam Krochmal.
YAGA is produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures in association with Bell Media. David Frazee and Rachel Talalay serve as co-directors; Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Anne Moss are executive producers; and Charles Cooper is producer.
The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company. To date, it has been acquired by AMC Global Media for AMC+ in the U.S., Sky in the UK and Ireland, Sky in New Zealand, HBO Max in Europe (excluding UK and Ireland), and Foxtel Group in Australia. YAGA is available for international broadcasters as either four one-hour episodes, or eight half-hour episodes.
Based on the hit play by showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, YAGA follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Hudson Williams). He finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Clark Backo), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.
Additional cast includes Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows, Ezra Franky, Patrick Gilmore, Katharine Isabelle, and Hiro Kanagawa, along with Emilija Baranac, Georgia Acken, Anisa Harris, and Sam Krochmal.
YAGA is produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures in association with Bell Media. David Frazee and Rachel Talalay serve as co-directors; Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Anne Moss are executive producers; and Charles Cooper is producer.
The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company. To date, it has been acquired by AMC Global Media for AMC+ in the U.S., Sky in the UK and Ireland, Sky in New Zealand, HBO Max in Europe (excluding UK and Ireland), and Foxtel Group in Australia. YAGA is available for international broadcasters as either four one-hour episodes, or eight half-hour episodes.About Crave
Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with a globally renowned slate of premium original series, HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. Crave is available directly to Canadians at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Subscriptions, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense, LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and participating TV service providers. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading media and entertainment company. Visit our website at Crave.ca.
About Blink49 Studios
Blink49 Studios is a full-service independent studio developing, producing, and monetizing premium scripted and unscripted content in all programming genres and for all platforms throughout the world, including brand-funded and digital-first content. Headquartered in Toronto with offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver, and New York, Blink49 is backed by strategic partners FIFTH SEASON and Bell Media, whose global distribution expertise, market access, and long-term commitment to premium storytelling strengthen the studio’s ability to scale and reach audiences worldwide.
Through investments in Front Street Pictures and digital comedy studio Stapleview, and the acquisitions of Pier21 Films and acclaimed unscripted prodco Lighthearted Entertainment, Blink49 Studios has built a vertically integrated production platform spanning Canada and the U.S., with deep expertise across television, digital-first content, and the creator economy. The studio is driven by a content-first philosophy rooted in strong creative partnerships and a commitment to championing bold, distinctive voices across genres and platforms.
Recognized as Playback’s Producer of the Year (2024) and Dealmaker of the Year (2022), Blink49 Studios continues to expand its slate of premium scripted and unscripted programming for leading broadcasters, streamers, and global partners.
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