The BBC is to turn Dublin crime novelist Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad books into an eight-part series, with Sarah Phelps, who’s previously reimagined Agatha Christie novels, on adaptation duties.
Earmarked for a primetime slot towards the end of 2018, it’s being co-produced by Euston Films, Veritas Entertainment Group and Element Pictures, the Irish company behind the likes of Room, The Lobster, Red Rock, Rebellion and Ripper Street.
“Tana’s compelling novels are both nail-biting thrillers, enquiries into the nature of evil and heartbreaking stories of human frailty, love and loss,” enthuses Phelps. “I couldn’t be more excited to be bringing The Dublin Murders to audiences.”
The Controller of BBC Drama, Piers Wenger, adds: “Sarah has brought Tana’s haunting stories to life with depth, flair and a deft touch of the modern gothic. More psychological thriller than police procedural, expect them to become a huge talking point on BBC One.”