Production on BBC America Crime Drama Copper Begins in Toronto

Production has begun in Toronto on the upcoming BBC America crime drama Copper. Ten one-hour episodes are being filmed.

Set in 1860s New York City, Copper stars Tom Weston-Jones as Kevin Corcoran, an intense, rugged Irish-American cop working the city's notorious Five Points neighborhood. Corcoran is struggling to maintain his moral compass in a turbulent world, while on an emotional and relentless quest to learn the truth about the disappearance of his wife and the death of his daughter. His friendship with two Civil War compatriots — Robert Morehouse (Kyle Schmid), the wayward son of a wealthy industrialist; and Matthew Freeman (Ato Essandoh), a physician who secretly assists Corcoran with his work — takes him to the contrasting worlds of elegant Fifth Avenue and an emerging black community in rural northern Manhattan. The three men share a secret from their experience on the battlefield that inextricably links their lives forever.

Christina Wayne, President, Cineflix Studios, said: "Copper brings together a team that is truly first class — it is a gripping and fascinating story being told by some of television's most creative voices," said Christina Wayne, President, Cineflix Studios, which is co-producing the series with BBC America. "We couldn't be more thrilled to have this series be nurtured by the best in the business — from our award-winning show runner and creator Tom Fontana to our extraordinary cast and brilliant crew, this project speaks volumes about our commitment to high-quality, scripted fare."

Copper is expected to premiere in Summer 2012.

(Source: Press release.)