Hudson Williams to Star in Crave's Mythic Drama "Yaga"

Hudson Williams is slated to star in Crave's upcoming half-hour drama series, "Yaga." This project marks a new collaboration between Williams and the Crave network, following his previous association with the role in "Heated Rivalry."

Unraveling the Mystery: The Premise of "Yaga"

In "Yaga," Williams will portray Henry Park, the young heir to a prominent fishery. The cast also features Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, and Clark Backo.

The narrative follows a private investigator, played by Reid, as he delves into Park's disappearance. His investigation leads him to interact with a local detective, played by Backo, and a university professor, played by Moss.

As the story unfolds, the characters uncover a complex web of suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.

"Yaga" is an adaptation of a play by Kat Sandler, who is also the series' creator. The show's premise is rooted in the myth of Baba Yaga, a witch character from Slavic folklore.

Williams' Diverse Portfolio

Beyond his new role in "Yaga," Williams' prior work includes his part in "Heated Rivalry." He also has a forthcoming appearance in Netflix’s "The Altruists," a drama concerning FTX.

Production and Creative Team

"Yaga" represents the initial project announced by Bell Media, the owner of Crave, and Blink49, following Bell Media's investment in Blink49.

Front Street Pictures and Blink49 are producing the series, with Kat Sandler serving as showrunner. David Frazee and Rachel Talalay are attached as co-directors. Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Anne Moss are executive producers, and Charles Cooper is the producer.

Sphere Abacus is responsible for international distribution. For global sales, the series will also be offered as four one-hour episodes.