HBO ASIA’S BRAND NEW ORIGINAL PERIOD DRAMA SERIES GRISSE PREMIERES ON NOVEMBER 4 EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO

HBO Asia’s brand new original period drama, GRISSE (#Grisse @HBOAsia), is an eight-part hour-long series that is set in the mid 1800’s within the colonial period of the Dutch East Indies. The English language series chronicles the story of a group of unlikely individuals who lead a rebellion against a brutal governor and suddenly find themselves in control of a Dutch garrison town called Grisse. 

The story revolves around a number of unique characters, each from diverse backgrounds and creeds who unite for the chance to break the yoke of tyranny and write their own destiny. GRISSE premieres on Sunday, November 4 at 9pm exclusively on HBO (Astro Ch 411/431 HD). New episodes will debut at the same time every Sunday. The series will also be available on HBO On Demand (via Astro Go).

Developed and produced by HBO Asia and together with Singapore-based Infinite Studios, GRISSE will feature an ensemble cast of actors who are based in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe, Australia and the U.S.. 

They include Adinia Wirasti, Marthino Lio, Michael Wahr, Edward Akbar, Jamie Aditya, Toshiji Takeshima, Joanne Kam, Zack Lee, Tom Dejong, Ully Triani, Rick Paul Van Mulligen, Alexandra Gottardo, Hossan Leong and Jimmy T. 

Creator and Showrunner for GRISSE is Mike Wiluan who directed alongside Tony Tilse and Ler Jiyuan. 

HBO has also recently announced that select HBO Asia Original productions will be available to audiences in HBO Europe’s territories. 

These HBO Asia Original titles include the period drama series GRISSE; horror anthology series FOLKLORE; Japanese drama series MISS SHERLOCK; and the first two instalments of the Chinese language martial arts anthology movie series, MASTER OF THE DRUNKEN FIST: BEGGAR SO and MASTER OF THE SHADOWLESS KICK: WONG KEI-YING. 

These titles will be available in territories including Spain (on HBO España), Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark (on HBO Nordic), and in Central European territories including Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania and Croatia (on HBO Europe). 

GRISSE will also be available to HBO’s U.S. subscribers across the channel’s platforms, including HBO GO®, HBO NOW®, HBO On Demand®, and participating television and streaming partner platforms. 

“With an array of diverse cultures and rich histories, Asia has proven to be a melting pot of storylines that we are excited to bring to life and captivate our audiences in the region and beyond,” said Jonathan Spink, CEO of HBO Asia. He further adds, 

“With five more HBO Asia Original productions being available in HBO U.S.’ and HBO Europe’s territories, we are proud and delighted to be able to share some of what Asia has to offer with the rest of the world through our global network.” 

HBO Asia started producing its Original productions in 2012 and has since expanded their range of Asian Original productions to include series, movies and documentaries. GRISSE marks the network’s thirteenth Asian Original to date, with more slated to premiere in the coming years and further strengthening its commitment to producing more compelling and relevant local content for the Asian and global audience. 

GRISSE is produced as part of a two-and-a-half-year partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Through a series of workshops and collaborations with local companies and talent on HBO Asia Original productions, the partnership aims to develop the content production capabilities of Singapore’s media industry. 

[CREDIT: HBO]