The fallout from the writers strike in America continues as a third Canadian series has been picked up by a major American network.

Sun Media reports that The Last Templar, a Global mini-series, is set to air on NBC in December of this year, simulcasting with the four-hour series’ debut in Canada.

The mini-series stars Mira Sorvino and Victor Garber and is based on Raymond Khoury’s best-selling book. Shooting is set to begin in Montreal next month.

“Global is thrilled to bring this incredible story to Canadian audiences and delighted that Americans will also have the chance to see it on NBC,” Barbara Williams, executive vice-president of content for Canwest Broadcasting, said in a statement.

Earlier this year is was announced that the CTV series Flashpoint and The Listener had been sold to ABC and CBS.

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