The Saint John-shot series Revival is now streaming on Netflix in the U.S., marking producer Greg Hemmings’s first Netflix project. Local cast and crew say the production created jobs and opportunities, but more investment is needed to keep productions coming.
Saint John-shot series shows what the province could gain and what it still lacks, says producer
Polina Kozlova · CBC News
· Posted: Sep 05, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Saint John filmmaker Greg Hemmings, executive producer of the supernatural horror series Revival, which is now streaming on Netflix. (CBC/Megan Goddard)
When Revival began filming across Saint John, Sussex and Hampton, local filmmaker Greg Hemmings knew the production was a major opportunity for New Brunswick.
Now, the series has made its way onto Netflix, marking a milestone for Hemmings and his Saint John-based production company.
Based on the comic book of the same name, Revival is a dark mystery about people who return to life after dying. The series began streaming on Crave in Canada and Netflix in the U.S. on Aug. 24.
For Hemming,
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