COPPER

BBC America's first original drama is to debut Summer 2012. Among its executive producers are award winnersTom Fontana, Will Rokos, Barry Levinson, Cineflix Media Co-Chief Executive Officer Glen Salzman and Cineflix Studios President Christina Wayne.

"The series focuses on a rugged young Irish cop who has to navigate the unruly and sometimes violent currents of his immigrant neighborhood in the notorious five points district of 1864 New York, while simultaneously interacting with uptown Manhattan high society and the emerging black community in Harlem. "

Kevin Ryan stars as Detective Francis Maguire, Corcoran's (Tom Weston-Jones) closest friend and partner in the 6th precinct. The cast also includes Kyle Schmid, Anastasia Griffith, Franka Potente, Ato Essandoh,, Dylan Taylor, Ron White and Kiara Glasco.