CTVs press release for “The Good Times Are Killing Me”
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Kelly Rowan and Vinnie Walsh in a scene from “Good Times”
My Google Alert settings picked up CTV’s press release for “The Good Times Are Killing Me” today. Here’s what they had to say:
When power and scandal collide in a court of law, the line between fact and fiction can become easily blurred with crippling consequences. Executive produced by Shaftesbury Films (THE LISTENER, IN GOD’S COUNTRY) and Kelly Rowan (THE O.C., IN GOD’S COUNTRY), who also
stars, the new CTV Original Movie THE GOOD TIMES ARE KILLING ME explores one lawyer’s journey to uncover the truth in the face of personal and professional disaster. Premiering Sunday, September 13 at 8 p.m. ET (check CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times), the two-hour drama follows Canadian lawyer Kate Derby (Rowan) who, in the middle of a controversial court case, suddenly finds herself committed to a British rehab centre for alcohol addiction.
In THE GOOD TIMES ARE KILLING ME, prosecutor Kate Derby (Rowan) is convinced that she’s the victim, treating her unexpected “incarceration” as a sophisticated, career threatening conspiracy brought on to prevent political scandal by the high-powered defendant that she is prosecuting. As she struggles to convince those around her of the apparent conspiracy and win her life back, Kate pieces together her murky past, revealing the painful truth about what really brought her there. The Good Times Are Killing Me, directed by John L’Ecuyer (IN GOD’S COUNTRY, REGENESIS), also stars British actor Rupert Graves (V FOR VENDETTA, A ROOM WITH A VIEW) as Lexy, a wealthy high-flying investment banker who lost it all on booze and is the one person Kate can trust to help her escape Mayhill Rehab Facility; and Irish-Canadian Vincent Walsh (Instant Star, ReGenesis) as Shane, the group therapist at Mayhill.
“Kelly Rowan delivers a poignant performance as a woman struggling to unravel the truth about her own life and circumstances,” said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc. “With an impressive cast, THE GOOD TIMES ARE KILLING ME explores the themes of honesty, redemption and courage in the face of personal adversity.”
“Kelly Rowan is exceptionally talented. Shaftesbury’s productions with Kelly have been successful in Canada and around the world and we believe THE GOOD TIMES ARE KILLING ME makes a wonderful project for our next collaboration,” said Christina Jennings, Executive Producer and Chairman and CEO, Shaftesbury Films.
Filmed on location in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario, THE GOOD TIMES ARE KILLING ME also stars Canadian Serge Houde (THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL) as Cameron Derby; Canadian Aaron Abrams (SLINGS AND ARROWS) as Gary; Ali Craig (MONARCH OF THE GLEN) as Craig; Marilla Wex (MURDOCH MYSTERIES) as Jane; Canadian Rosemary Dunsmore (ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: THE SEQUEL) as Melanie; Canadian Greg Bryk (REGENESIS) as Huxley; Conrad Coates (‘DA KINK IN MY HAIR, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION) as Mike Norton; Duncan Regehr (AIR BUD: WORLD PUP) as Senator Sam Talbot; and Alan C. Peterson (THE OTHER WOMAN) as George Santoro.
To read the full press release, go to the CNW Group press release page.
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