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Roma Roth

Roma Roth is an executive producer and showrunner, best known for executive producing the Netflix television series Virgin River, and executive producing and showrunning the CTV and CW television series Sullivan's Crossing.[1][2] Roth is the President of Reel World Management (RWM), a production and distribution company that develops and finances feature and television productions.[3] Roth runs RWM with her husband and fellow executive producer, Christopher E. Perry.[4]

Roma Roth
Born
London, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
Known fortelevision, producing
Movementtelevision, producing

Early life

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Roth is the daughter of the late René Roth, a biology professor, and Hanna Roth, who was the head lab photography tech on the 1960's film, Exodus.[5][6] She has a twin sister, Rosana, who is a film director based in Montreal. Roth studied anthropology at Western University and the University of Calgary, where she earned a master's degree in primatology.[7] In 1994, she began her career in television on the set of The Return To Lonesome Dove series.[5]

Career

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Television series

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Virgin River, 2019–present

In 2019, Roth became an executive producer on the Netflix television series, Virgin River, based on the bestselling Harlequin book series by romance author Robyn Carr.[8][9][10] Roth was attracted to the books because of their narrative emphasis on romance, family and hope.[11] The series features actors Alexandra Breckenridge, who plays a nurse named Melinda Monroe who travels to Virgin River to escape her troubled past, and Martin Henderson, who plays former marine and bar owner Jack Sheridan.[12][13][14]

Sullivan's Crossing, 2023–present

Roth is an executive producer and showrunner on the series, Sullivan's Crossing, based on The New York Times' bestselling series from author Robyn Carr.[15][16][17][18] Originally a Candaian show, Sullivan's Crossing was developed by RWM, the CTV television network, Bell Media and Fremantle.[19][20] The series follows neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan, played by Morgan Kohan, as she reconnects with her small-town past.[21] When Roth was casting the show, she started looking for actors who had a television footprint from the 1980s and 1990s, to amplify the connection audiences made with the characters they played.[4] Roth cast Scott Patterson from Gilmore Girls, as Sullivan's estranged father, Sully, and Chad Michael Murray from One Tree Hill as Cal Jones, Sullivan's love interest.[4][22] Patterson credits Roth for creating this career defining opportunity for him.[23][24] Roth decided to shoot the series in Nova Scotia, Canada.[25][26]

Made for television movies

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In 2012, Roth executive produced Taken Back: Finding Haley, starring Moira Kelly and Amanda Tapping, and the next year she wrote and was the executive producer for Dangerous Intuitions, starring Tricia Helfer and Estella Warren.[27][28] That same year, Roth wrote the screenplay for The Toyman Killer, starring Magda Apanowicz and Sarah Carter.[29] In 2015, Roth was a producer on The Music in Me, a television romance featuring Debbie Gibson and Gloria Reuben.[30] The following year, Roth made her directorial debut in The Stepchild, a made for television movie starring Lauren Holly and Paul Johansson.[6][31] In addition to directing the film, Roth was also an executive producer and co-writer.[30] In 2017, Roth was an executive producer for The Wrong Bed: Naked Pursuit, a Lifetime original movie starring Stella Williams and Owen Michaels.[32]

Forthcoming

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Roth is attached to executive produce the adaptation of author David Morrell's novel, Testament.[33] In 2020, singer Shania Twain teamed up with Reel World Management, with Roth as an executive producer, to develop a drama based on Debbie Macomber's series of novels, Heart of Texas.[34][35]

References

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  1. ^ "Finding Yourself in Sullivan's Crossing". Vanity Fair. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (2021-10-25). "'Virgin River': Mark Ghanimé & Kai Bradbury Join Season 4 As New Series Regulars". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ "Roma Roth". RWM. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  4. ^ a b c Archer, Greg (2023-10-31). "Showrunner Roma Roth Talks Sullivan's Crossing, Her Hit Follow-Up to Virgin River". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  5. ^ a b Belanger, Joe (March 26, 2023). "Londoner Roma Roth, executive producer of Netflix's Virgin River, seeks new hit on CTV". The London Free Press. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Belanger, Joe (February 24, 2016). "Roth celebrates directorial debut with Stepchild". The London Free Press. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "From Virgin River to Sullivan's Crossing, Western grad brings global content 'home'". Western News. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  8. ^ Lane, Carly (2021-06-11). "'Virgin River' Season 3 Trailer Reveals More Romance and Drama Ahead in Netflix Series". Collider. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  9. ^ Haring, Bruce (2021-05-29). "'Virgin River' Romantic Drama Sets Season 3 Premiere Date On Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  10. ^ Flandreau, Melissa (September 10, 2020). "Everything We Know About the 'Virgin River' TV Series". BookBub. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Mashuga, Jennifer (2022-12-03). "Mel And Jack's Boat Didn't Leave The Dock While Filming Virgin River". Looper. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  12. ^ Fitzgerald, Toni. "'Virgin River' Trailer: Author Robyn Carr Talks About The New Netflix Show". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (2018-09-27). "Netflix Orders Romance Drama Series 'Virgin River' & 'Sweet Magnolias' Based On Novels". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick (2018-12-19). "Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson to Star in Netflix's 'Virgin River'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  15. ^ "The Craziest Moments From This Week's Sullivan's Crossing – Brit + Co". www.brit.co. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  16. ^ Radish, Christina (2023-10-24). "'Sullivan's Crossing's Chad Michael Murray on Pulling Fans' Heartstrings". Collider. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  17. ^ Naushad, Abdul Azim (2023-10-25). "Sullivan's Crossing Season 2 Release Date Rumors: When Is It Coming Out?". ComingSoon.net – Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  18. ^ "#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VIRGIN RIVER, ROBYN CARR PARTNERS ON SECOND SCRIPTED SERIES FOR SULLIVAN'S CROSSING – Corporate Harlequin". Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  19. ^ "Sullivan's Crossing to premiere on The CW Network". Fremantle. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  20. ^ "Showrunner Roma Roth Promises More Emotion, More Drama, and More Cliffhangers in Season 2 of SULLIVAN'S CROSSING – Bell Media". Showrunner Roma Roth Promises More Emotion, More Drama, and More Cliffhangers in Season 2 of SULLIVAN'S CROSSING – Bell Media. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  21. ^ Jacobs, Meredith (2023-10-11). "'Sullivan's Crossing' Boss Explains Why Show's Love Triangle Is Different". TV Insider. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  22. ^ Yeo, Debra (2024-04-06). "The rom-com isn't dead — it's just moved to the small screen. The experts behind two fan-favourite shows reveal the one ingredient every TV romance needs". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  23. ^ "Scott Patterson: "Sullivan's Crossing" Over "Gilmore Girls – Brit + Co". www.brit.co. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  24. ^ "'Sullivan's Crossing' Stars Chad Michael Murray And Scott Patterson On "Full Circle" 'Gilmore Girls' And The CW Reunion | Decider". Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  25. ^ Kaloi, Stephanie (2023-10-04). "Find Out Where 'Sullivan's Crossing' Is Filmed". Parade. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  26. ^ "'Sullivan's Crossing' Season 2: Showrunner Roma Roth teases a season about 'guilt' after shocking cliffhanger". Yahoo News. 2024-04-14. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  27. ^ "Taken Back: Finding Haley". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  28. ^ Christian, Roger (2013-05-11), Dangerous Intuition (Drama, Mystery, Thriller), Tricia Helfer, Estella Warren, Dylan Neal, Deadly Visions Productions, Reel World Management, retrieved 2024-06-12
  29. ^ "The Toyman Killer". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  30. ^ a b Moodie, Jim (June 16, 2015). "Thriller being shot in Sudbury". The Sudbury Star. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  31. ^ "Is 'The Stepchild' Based On A True Story? This Lifetime Movie Explores The Effects Of PTSD". Bustle. 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  32. ^ "Watch". Lifetime. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  33. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (2020-03-05). "'Testament' Novel By 'Rambo' Creator David Morrell Getting Feature Treatment From 'Virgin River' Producer". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  34. ^ Porter, Rick (2020-07-27). "Shania Twain to Produce, Write Songs for TV Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  35. ^ Vannatta, Allyson (2020-08-06). "Shania Twain to Produce, Write Original Music for 'Heart of Texas' TV Adaptation". Movieguide | The Family Guide to Movies & Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
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