Sky Plans to Expand Originals on New ITV Network
Originally published Jul 9, 2026
By Jake Kanter · Deadline
AI-generated summary based on Deadline · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 9, 2026
Key points
- Sky plans to host original series like The Day of the Jackal and Saturday Night Live UK on ITV.
- Comcast-owned Sky acquired ITV’s network and streaming unit for £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion).
- The deal aims to expand Sky’s original content reach through ITV’s broadcasting platform.
Sky is reportedly planning to leverage its new £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) acquisition of ITV’s network and streaming unit to expand its original content offerings. The deal, announced by Comcast-owned Sky, is expected to include hosting Sky original series such as The Day of the Jackal and Saturday Night Live UK on ITV. This move signals Sky’s strategy to amplify its original programming through ITV’s platform. The acquisition is part of a broader plan to strengthen Sky’s position in the UK media market by combining ITV’s broadcasting reach with Sky’s content production capabilities.
Read the original story: Deadline — by Jake Kanter