Global Constellation Nabs Fantasy Drama ‘All Heroes Are Bastards’

Global Constellation has acquired the global distribution rights to the fantasy drama series “All Heroes Are Bastards.”

The six-part German show, written and directed by Esra and Patrick Phul, is in post-production and is set to be delivered at the end of next year.

The series, set in a radically divided Cologne, with deepening social division that targets migrant communities, tells the story of Malik, Dina and Hamza, three unlikely heroes who discover a mysterious artefact that grants them extraordinary powers.

When children are suddenly taken from their neighborhood and separated from their families, the trio join forces to find and rescue them. At the same time they are forced to confront systemic oppression – and choose between personal revenge or becoming the last hope for a community fighting a corrupt regime.

“All Heroes Are Bastards” stars Kebir Sargin (also known as Sero El Mero) in his debut acting role, alongside David Mayonga (“Girl You Know It’s True,” “Wholetrain”), Funda Bostanlik (“Cinayet-I Ask,” “Siginak”), and Pegah Ferydoni (“A Murder at the End of the World,” “Turkish for Beginners”).

The series is produced by Picture Me Rollin and Bildundtonfabrik for ARD Degeto Film in Germany with the support of Film- und Medienstiftung NRW and the German Motion Picture Fund.

Esra and Patrick Phul, founders of Picture Me Rollin, created, directed, wrote and executive produced the series, alongside executive producers Philipp Käßbohrer and Matthias Murmann from production company Bildundtonfabrik (“How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast),” “King of Stonks,” “Pauline”).

Esra and Patrick Phul said: “Our goal was to open up a new space for German genre storytelling – bold, character-driven and internationally relevant. The themes we address in ‘All Heroes Are Bastards’ are both universal and socially urgent, yet told in a way that hasn’t been seen before. We’re excited to bring this vision to audiences around the world.”

Ulrike Schröder, managing director of TV at Global Constellation, said: “ ‘All Heroes Are Bastards’ exemplifies the sort of daring, market-aligned and commercially responsive storytelling that defines Global Constellation’s slate. Esra and Patrick Phul, and the rest of the team behind this are all extraordinary creators, and we are proud to help bring their compelling vision to audiences worldwide, and the bold voices and stories that truly resonate across borders.”