But the news represents a setback for the new Troy Studios complex in Limerick, which now sits unused. It is also a blow to Screen Ireland, which had announced ¤850,000 in state funding for the 10-part series. “Nightflyers was Troy Studios first production at our new studio lot in Limerick; it was a positive partnership with NBCU, which in turn helped place Troy Studios firmly on the international circuit of production studios. “Troy Studios appreciate the productive collaboration, which in turn also helped to make Troy Studios as well-known as it is today, a familiar name in the global production world. Troy Studios CEO Siún Ní Raghallaigh and chairman Joe Devine at the announcement in September of an expansion at the Limerick studios.

Source: The Irish Times February 21, 2019 15:11 UTC