Production of 13 One-Hour Episodes to Begin This Summer

Lionsgate’s hit series “Wildfire,” ABC Family’s highest rated original drama, has received a third season pickup order from ABC Family. The announcement was made by Paul Lee, president of ABC Family, and Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate president of television programming and production. A total of 13 one-hour episodes will be produced for the new season with production set to begin this summer in New Mexico.

Produced by Lionsgate, the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, in association with Piller2 and The Segan Company, the compelling drama is set in the world of horse racing and centers on the struggles of Kris Farillo, played by rising young star Genevieve Cortese, to turn her life around. The series also stars Greg Serano (“Kingpin”), Nana Visitor (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”), Micah Alberti (“All My Children”), Andrew Hoeft, James Read, Ryan Sypek, and Nicole Tubiola.

“We’re delighted by the third season pickup of ‘Wildfire,’ which we see as one of the staples of our prime time lineup of programming,” said Beggs. “It is another example of our ability to generate quality programming with enduring appeal targeted to the specific needs of cable networks.” Beggs also noted that the New Mexico production locale is consistent with Lionsgate’s strategy of creating cost-effective programming in locations such as New Mexico, Louisiana, and Canada, which provide tax incentives and production subsidies to help cover production costs