Spinoffs of “Billions” and “Dexter” are being planned at Showtime as the premium cabler rebrands to Paramount+ With Showtime and reconfigures its programming.
Up to four series are in the works based on “Billions,” the drama series that premiered in 2016 and is currently airing its sixth season. The first will be set in Miami, as opposed to the New York setting of “Billions.” Other planned spinoffs have the working titles “Millions” and “Trillions.”
The news aligns with a previous strategy announced by Chris McCarthy, president and CEO of Showtime and Paramount Media Networks, who outlined an emphasis on building franchises out of Showtime IP.
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