‘Rebus’ Returns To TV For Ian Rankin As Viaplay’s Debut UK Authentic – Deadline

Ian Rankin’s Rebus detective novels are to be reimagined for Nordic streamer Viaplay, the group’s debut UK drama fee and the primary Rebus TV adaptation for almost 15 years.

The six-parter units down a marketplace for Viaplay’s ambitions within the UK, having launched within the nation earlier this week.

Rankin’s Rebus, which aired for 4 seasons on ITV within the early noughties helmed by John Hannah after which Ken Stott, will likely be in his 30s, lately divorced and demoted to Detective Sergeant.  He has a brand new colleague, Detective Constable Siobhan Clarke, and is struggling to cope with the modifications in his private {and professional} life. On the similar time, Rebus’s daughter, Sammy, and ex-wife, Rhona, are having fun with an prosperous existence with Rhona’s new associate.

Eleventh Hour Movies is producing and 71 author Gregory Burke is writing. Forged will likely be unveiled shortly and filming will begin subsequent 12 months, with Viaplay planning for a returning collection.

“Sir Ian Rankin is a worldwide storytelling phenomenon, and partnering to reimagine Rebus for a brand new technology of viewers is a outstanding means for Viaplay to take the UK stage,” stated Filippa Wallestam, Viaplay Group Chief Content material Officer.

“His bold collection will discover household, morality and sophistication in British society by means of an thrilling and emotionally charged story, set in opposition to the Edinburgh landmarks that Rankin’s readers know so nicely.”

Celebrated Scottish author Rankin stated he’s “happy” and described Burke as “understanding the world of Rebus and the compelling central character.”

Having launched within the likes of the U.S., The Netherlands and Germany already, the UK this week turned Viaplay’s newest launch pad and the exec group has huge plans. The outfit is making 60 worldwide originals this 12 months, roughly one per week, whereas snapping up sports activities rights throughout the continent.

 Jill Inexperienced, Paula Cuddy and Eve Gutierrez as Government Producers, and with Isabelle Hultén and Tomas Axelsson as Government Producers for Viaplay Group. Ian Rankin and Gregory Burke have boarded as Government Producers.