ABC FAMILY GREENLIGHTS DRAMA PILOT "GUILT" AS NETWORK LOOKS TO DOUBLE ITS ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

"GUILT" JOINS OTHER PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PILOTS "STAY," "BEYOND" AND "GORGEOUS MORONS"

Burbank, CA (June 25, 2015) - As ABC Family works to double its original programming over the next four years, the network has greenlit pilot production on a new one-hour drama series "Guilt." This announcement comes on the heels of the network ordering pilots for scripted dramas "Stay," the supernatural drama "Beyond" and scripted comedy "Gorgeous Morons."

"'Guilt' is a sophisticated, sexy and suspenseful crime epic that will have audiences captivated week-to-week," said Karey Burke, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development, ABC Family.

"Guilt" is an edgy, soapy thriller that revolves around an American in London who becomes the prime suspect in the savage murder of her roommate. As the investigation unfolds, the viewers will question whether she's a naive, young girl whose poor decisions are being magnified under the ruthless glare of the British tabloids, or whether she's a sociopath who brutally murdered her friend. Even her own sister, who comes to London to defend her, will question how well she really knows her little sister as more and more ugly truths come out. This mystery will twist through all layers of London society -- from a posh, but depraved, sex club all the way up to the Royal Family itself. "Guilt" is written, created and executive-produced by Kathryn Price ("The Game Plan") and Nichole Millard ("The Game Plan"). Steve McPherson will serve as executive producer. "Guilt" is a co-production of Sea to Sky Entertainment (the joint venture between Lionsgate Television and Thunderbird Films) and BV Family Productions in association with ABC Family.

Part of the Disney/ABC Television Group, ABC Family is distributed in 94 million homes. ABC Family entertains and connects to audiences with bold, relatable programming that celebrates the epic adventure of becoming an adult, from first kiss to first kid. ABC Family's programming is a combination of network-defining original series and original movies, quality acquired series and blockbuster theatricals. "WATCH ABC Family" is an authenticated service which allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on demand access to such popular series at home and on the go via a wide array of devices. ABC Family is also the destination for annual Holiday events with "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas."