Summer House is going international for the first time. A Canadian version, Summer House Canada for Hayu, the NBCU-owned streaming platform that brings Bravo and Peacock shows to international audiences. The news comes after Summer House landed its first Emmy nomination this year for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
The Hayu model is worth watching here. As we previously reported, The Real Housewives of London originated on Hayu before Bravo acquired U.S. broadcast rights, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock. That same path, Hayu original to Bravo/Peacock window, is a strong possibility for Summer House Canada, given that Summer House is a Bravo franchise and the U.S. rights pipeline between the two platforms is already well established.
As The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reported, The 10-part Canadian series, from Vancouver-based Lark Productions, will be set in Muskoka, Ontario, a lakeside cottage region known as a summer destination for wealthy Torontonians, mirroring the original format, which follows a group of friends sharing a house on summer weekends. Production is currently underway in southern Ontario. Cast members have not yet been announced.
Hendrik McDermott, managing director of international DTC at NBCUniversal, said in a statement, “We’re thrilled to bring this adaptation of the standout Summer House format to the market — and Muskoka offers the perfect, iconic Canadian setting to introduce Summer House Canada and build on the franchise’s momentum.”
Erin Haskett, president and executive producer of Lark Productions, added, “Summer House has become a beloved global franchise known for its authentic friendships, big personalities and the unforgettable moments that come from spending a summer together. We’re excited to build on that by bringing the Canadian summer experience to fans worldwide.”
Summer House Canada is produced by Lark Productions and distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats.
When does ‘Summer House Canada’ premiere?
Summer House Canada launches on Hayu in 2027.
Featured image photo credit: Photo courtesy of Hayu/NBCU
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