BritBox has green-lit a six-part up to date adaptation of Agatha Christie‘s Tommy & Tuppence.
The collection, following diversifications of In direction of Zero and Homicide Is Simple, might be produced by Lookout Level (Completely happy Valley, Gents Jack), a part of BBC Studios, in affiliation with Agatha Christie Restricted. Phoebe Eclair-Powell will write the present in her first drama collection fee for tv.
“Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages,” a synopsis reads. “They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble again in, all whereas fixing some thrilling, entertaining mysteries alongside the way in which.”
BritBox North America president and normal supervisor at BritBox Worldwide Robert Schildhouse stated: “Tommy & Tuppence is a up to date twist on Agatha Christie’s beloved sleuthing duo. With Phoebe Eclair-Powell’s excellent writing and Lookout Level’s stellar manufacturing staff, this collection guarantees to be a enjoyable mix of romance and thriller.”
“We will’t await BritBox audiences to fall in love with Tommy and Tuppence yet again as they navigate homicide, thriller, and mischief.”
Eclair-Powell added: “As an Agatha Christie superfan, this job is a dream come true. I’m eternally grateful to James Prichard and Agatha Christie Restricted for having me on board. With the wonderful groups at Lookout Level and BritBox, who’re clear Christie followers too, it’s an ideal mixture.”
“Christie’s detective duo are witty, sharp and raring to resolve heaps and plenty of murders while asking if they need to actually be extra than simply companions in crime… To deliver Tommy and Tuppence into the twenty-first century is actually an honour.”
The collection was commissioned by Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar and Stephen Nye on behalf of BritBox. Laura Lankester, Katie Draper, and Louise Mutter from Lookout Level, together with James Prichard from Agatha Christie Restricted, additionally govt produce. Manufacturing is scheduled to start later this yr.
BBC Studios will deal with world gross sales. The streamer’s intensive assortment of Agatha Christie diversifications embrace Agatha Christie’s In direction of Zero, Homicide is Simple, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, Poirot, Marple, and The Pale Horse.