Syfy today announced that they have ordered thirteen episodes of an American version of the BBC hit series, Being Human [pictured]. The series tells the story of a ghost, vampire and werewolf who share an apartment – and a tendency to want to deny what they are and just be accepted as people. The British series featured 120-year old vampire Mitchell and twentysomethings George, a highly intelligent werewolf, and Annie, an agoraphobic ghost who died under [say it with me] mysterious circumstances.
In the words of the Syfy press release, “the three struggle to keep their dark secrets from the world, while helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives.”
“Being Human is a smart, contemporary, young and imaginative series that reflects Syfy‘s new brand positioning. We are very excited to adapt this for an American audience and bring it into Syfy’s family of programming,” said Syfy President, Dave Howe. RDF Media, the producers of the British series had previously sought Syfy’s help in producing the show but the timing wasn’t right, and now through its RDF Media USA, will be producing its American incarnation for Syfy.