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Production Begins on New Crave Original Comedy WINNIPEG FAMOUS
– Created by Jennifer Podemski, Sherry McKay, and Amber-Sekowan Daniels, the eight-episode series follows Sherry, a single mother who discovers an unlikely calling in stand-up comedy –
– Sherry McKay leads the cast alongside Jennifer Podemski, Callan Potter, Meegwun Fairbrother, and Cody Lightning –
– The series is written by Tim Fontaine, Meg MacKay, Jennifer Podemski, and Amber-Sekowan Daniels –
– Produced by Redcloud Studios and Frantic Films, filming is underway in Winnipeg through mid-November –
– Sherry McKay leads the cast alongside Jennifer Podemski, Callan Potter, Meegwun Fairbrother, and Cody Lightning –
– The series is written by Tim Fontaine, Meg MacKay, Jennifer Podemski, and Amber-Sekowan Daniels –
– Produced by Redcloud Studios and Frantic Films, filming is underway in Winnipeg through mid-November –
TORONTO (October 29, 2026) – Crave announced today that production is underway in Winnipeg on the new eight-episode Crave Original comedy series WINNIPEG FAMOUS (formerly I CAN’T SAVE YOU), from Redcloud Studios and Frantic Films. Filming began October 13 and continues through mid-November.
Created by Jennifer Podemski, Sherry McKay, and Amber-Sekowan Daniels, WINNIPEG FAMOUS is a dark comedy about a down-on-her-luck Indigenous single mother from Winnipeg’s North End, who discovers an unlikely calling in stand-up comedy. The series is written by Tim Fontaine, Meg MacKay, Jennifer Podemski, and Amber-Sekowan Daniels.
Meet Sherry Beaver (McKay), a foul-mouthed single mom, who’s broke, recently lost her apartment, and dealing with a family that is less than cooperative. With nowhere to turn and a seemingly endless parade of bureaucratic headaches, Sherry stumbles into the world of stand-up comedy, where she discovers that turning life’s hardships into punchlines, might just be her way forward.
With no shortage of family drama, community politics and life’s seemingly endless curveballs, WINNIPEG FAMOUS is a sharp, unapologetic dark comedy about finding the funny when life won’t cut you a brake.
Sherry McKay stars as Sherry Beaver, a fictionalized character inspired by her own life, alongside Jennifer Podemski (RESERVATION DOGS, DON’T EVEN) as Sherry’s eccentric, sex-positive mother; Callan Potter (HEATED RIVALRY, WE WERE LIARS) as Sherry’s fellow comedian; Meegwun Fairbrother (LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, BURDEN OF TRUTH); and Cody Lightning (THE LOWDOWN, REZ BALL). The series also features an ensemble of local Winnipeg actors and comedians.
WINNIPEG FAMOUS is directed by an acclaimed team of Indigenous filmmakers, including Zoe Hopkins (LITTLE BIRD, NORTH OF NORTH, SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS), Cody Lightning (SMUDGE THE BLADES, HEY, VIKTOR!), and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (LITTLE BIRD, ACTING GOOD, THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN).
WINNIPEG FAMOUS is an Indigenous-controlled project from Redcloud Studios and Frantic Films, in association with Bell Media’s Crave. Jennifer Podemski and André Czernohorsky serve as Executive Producers for Redcloud Studios, with Jamie Brown and Sally Karam serving as Executive Producers for Frantic Films. Jennifer Podemski and Amber-Sekowan Daniels are Showrunners.
For Bell Media, Lauren MacKinlay is Scripted Development Executive; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development; Melissa Williamson is Senior Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Li Yeh is Director, Strategic Planning; and Justin Stockman is Vice President, Global Content.
The series is produced with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, Indigenous Screen Office, Manitoba Film and Music, Bell Fund, and Independent Production Fund. Additional assistance is provided by the Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit.
About Redcloud Studios
Redcloud Studios Inc. is an Indigenous-owned and operated film and television production company founded in 2005 by award-winning producer and showrunner Jennifer Podemski. Producing across multiple genres, Redcloud Studios creates content through an Indigenous lens, telling stories by, for, and about Indigenous peoples, while building capacity and opening pathways for the next generation of Indigenous storytellers in the screen industry. André Czernohorsky joined Redcloud Studios in 2022 as Vice President.
About Frantic Films
Frantic Films has more than 25 years of storytelling excellence, recognized with over 140 creative awards, including Banff Rockies, Rogers Prizes, Canadian Screen Awards, and the Rose d’Or. Known for bold, original programming and distinctive creative voices, Frantic’s acclaimed productions include BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW, STILL STANDING, DON’T EVEN, and TODD AND THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL. From award-winning scripted series and feature films to lifestyle and documentary programming, Frantic creates compelling content with global appeal, with productions sold in more than 150 countries worldwide.
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.
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