Sony Pictures TV and ‘Heated Rivalry’ Streamer Crave Pact for Freddie Highmore-David Shore Drama Series

Coverage among the outlets is consistent in reporting the key details of the series and its creators. However, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter emphasize the creative partnership and the quirky nature of the show, while Deadline and…

Cynthia Littleton· May 18, 2026 · 1:30 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 47 views

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Sony Pictures Television has partnered with Canada's Crave to produce a new drama series titled 'I'm Not Here to Hurt You,' created by Freddie Highmore and David Shore. The show, which follows a man spiraling into crime after a tragic accident, is based on a podcast from 2023. Sony plans to market the series to international buyers during the L.A. Screenings meetings.

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▪The series is a collaboration between Sony Pictures Television, Crave, and Blink49 Studios.
▪'I'm Not Here to Hurt You' tells the story of a man who turns to crime after a bicycle accident.
▪Freddie Highmore and David Shore previously worked together on the successful series 'The Good Doctor.'

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▪ Freddie Highmore Reteams With David Shore for ‘I’m Not Here to Hurt You’ Drama — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ Freddie Highmore & David Shore Reunite For Crave & Sony Drama Series ‘I’m Not Here To Hurt You — Deadline
▪ ‘The Good Doctor’ Star Freddie Highmore Reunites With David Shore for New Crime Drama Series — TheWrap

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Home TV News May 17, 2026 6:30pm PT Sony Pictures TV and ‘Heated Rivalry’ Streamer Crave Pact for Freddie Highmore-David Shore Drama Series John Morayniss' Blink49 Studios will produce 'I'm Not Here to Hurt You' while Sony shops title to buyers in the U.S. and internationally By Cynthia Littleton Plus Icon Cynthia Littleton Business Editor @Variety_Cynthia Latest Mel Brooks to Donate His Expansive Career Archive to National Comedy Center in New York 12 hours ago How Stars Leverage Themselves as Investors: Serena Williams, Eva Longoria and Kevin Yorn on Venture Capital, Vision and Dealmaking 1 day ago Before Cable Was Cool: Ted Turner Was a Visionary Maverick and Gift to Journalists 3 days ago See All Variety “The Good Doctor” team of Freddie Highmore and David Shore and Sony Pictures…

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