Star Channel Japan has picked up rights to U.K. comedy “Staged” and Disney Networks Group Asia Pacific has bought action-drama “Professionals” from international distributor Rainmaker Content.

Written and directed by Simon Evans, “Staged” is about a group of actors who are furloughed when their upcoming production is suddenly brought to a halt. The series follows the cast as they try their best to keep the rehearsals on track in lockdown.

In China, Huanxi Media Group has renewed the “Staged”, after an initial deal in September last year.

Action-adventure series “Professionals”, starring Tom Welling and Brendan Fraser, has been acquired by Disney Networks Group Asia Pacific.

“Professionals” is set against a backdrop of international espionage and corporate sabotage in the 21st century’s privately funded space race.