US Premiere of James Corden's Hulu Original THE WRONG MANS Set for NYTVF, 10/26

The NYTVF (www.nytvf.com) today announced that the U.S. premiere of Hulu's upcoming comedy thriller, The Wrong Mans will be the signature red carpet event during closing night of the 9th annual New York Television Festival.

Taking place on October 26 at Tribeca Cinemas, a debut screening of the series' first two episodes will be followed by a talk-back featuring creators, writers, and stars.

The Wrong Mans, launching on Hulu on November 11, is co-written by and co-starring Tony Award-winner James Corden (Doctor Who, Gavin & Stacey, Gulliver's Travels) and Mathew Baynton (Peep Show, Spy, Gavin & Stacey), with director and producer Jim Field Smith (Episodes, Butter, She's Out of My League).

"This project represents the very best of what's happening in the television landscape and how the art form, as we know it, is evolving," said NYTVF Founder Terence Gray. "We are thrilled and honored to debut The Wrong Mans as part of the 2013 Festival line-up and look forward to sharing the series with our community of creators and TV fans two weeks before it premieres in the U.S. on Hulu."

The ninth annual New York Television Festival kicks off on Monday, October 21 and will feature nearly eighty free events, including competition screenings of selections in its flagship Independent Pilot Competition as well as panel series tackling the digital content landscape and creative development for TV.

A limited number of free tickets for the closing night event are available through the NYTVF Box Office. Additionally, those who purchase a full pass to the Festival have the opportunity to attend this event.

Event Details

Saturday, October 26

7:00 PM: The Hulu Red-Carpet U.S. Premiere of The Wrong Mans

Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick Street)

Screening to be followed by talk-back, featuring show cast and creators

Sponsored by New York Magazine and Vulture.com

The Wrong Mans centers on Sam (Baynton), and Phil (Corden), two lowly office workers who become caught up in a deadly criminal conspiracy after Sam discovers a ringing phone at the scene of a horrific car crash.Answering this phone turns his world upside down, as he and Phil soon realize it's up to them to step up and save the day. They are in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong skills. They are The Wrong Mans.

Hulu's second co-production with BBC brokered by BBC Worldwide Americas, the series is directed and produced by Jim Field Smith (Episodes, Butter, She's Out of My League) and executive produced by Mark Freeland for BBC. The six episode series will launch on Hulu and Hulu Plus on November 11, 2013.

About the NYTVF

Established in 2005, the NYTVF constructs new and innovative paths of development and talent identification, while simultaneously complementing the traditional television development model. By partnering directly with networks, studios, production companies, digital platforms and brands, the NYTVF provides its Industry Partners with a streamlined development model, leveraging its vast creative community of over 12,000 independent producers and production companies, to create content with specific partners in mind. During the annual New York Television Festival - held each fall in New York City - the NYTVF brings together its top artists and industry decision-makers for a series of events designed to foster networking, collaboration and education. The Festival also marks the culmination of the organization's yearly development efforts and features screenings of top independent content, educational panels, fan events, red carpet premieres, and more. For more information on the NYTVF and the annual Festival, visit www.nytvf.com, and to learn about opportunities to submit for its year-round competitions, visit http://www.nytvf.com/submit.html.

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