The Killing Kind (TV series)
The Killing Kind is an upcoming British legal thriller television series based on the novel of the same name by Jane Casey, adapted by Jonathan H. A. Stewart and Zara Hayes and developed by Eleventh Hour Films for Paramount+.
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| Based on | The Killing Kind by Jane Casey |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Production company | Eleventh Hour Films |
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| Original network | Paramount+ |
Synopsis
Ingrid (Appleton) is a barrister trying to rebuild her life after getting too close to a dangerous former client (Morgan), when suddenly he reappears in her life.
Cast
- Colin Morgan as John Webster
- Emma Appleton as Ingrid Lewis
- Elliot Barnes-Worrell as Mark Orpen
- Rob Jarvis
- Kerr Logan as Luke Nash
- Nicholas Rowe as Angus Grey
- Sara Powell as Belinda Grey
- Niamh Gaia as Flora Pole
Production
Eleventh Hour Films optioned the rights to adapt Jane Casey's book The Killing Kind in May 2021, the same month the book was released.[1] It was announced in December 2022 that Paramount+ had greenlit the six-part adaptation of Casey's novel with Sony Pictures Television attached as a distributor. Casey was to be involved in the adaptation with Eleventh Hour Films, director Zara Hayes and co-screenplay writer Jonathan A.H. Stewart. Casey herself would executive produce the series with Paula Cuddy, Jill Green and Eva Gutierrez, with Andy Litvin as producer.[2][3]
Casting
The cast were announced at the end of January 2023, with Colin Morgan and Emma Appleton set to lead the series. Also joining the cast were Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Rob Jarvis, and Kerr Logan.[4]
Filming
Principal photography began at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol and on location in and around Bristol, with filming locations including the College Green, Avon Street, and outside Bristol Cathedral.[5] Filming also took place in Kingsdown and Bedminster, Bristol.[6][7] In February 2023, location shooting took place on the seafront at Brean in Somerset.[8] Filming also taking place in March in and around the Westgate Hotel in Newport. Filming is also scheduled for London. Filming was also taking place on Clevedon pier on the 6th April 2023.[9]
Broadcast
It is expected to stream on Paramount+ in 2024.[10]
References
- "The Killing Kind — Jane Casey's novel to be adapted for screen". Cultbox. 28 May 2021.
- "Paramount+ Adapts 'The Killing Kind'; Viaplay Roku U.S. Launch; 'Sattar' Release Date; Banijay Benelux Doc Deal – Global Briefs". Deadline. 19 December 2022.
- "Paramount+ green lights Casey's The Killing Kind". The Bookseller.
- Cormack, Morgan (31 January 2023). "Colin Morgan and Emma Appleton to lead new thriller The Killing Kind". Radio Times. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- "Paramount+ series The Killing Kind being filmed in Bristol". Bristol Post. 24 January 2023.
- Streeting, Louise (6 March 2023). "Paramount+ film crews take over historic pub in Bristol for TV show". Bristol Post. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- Cork, Tristan (10 March 2023). "TV thriller renames famous Bedminster cafe". Bristol Post. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- "Film crews spotted on Brean beach shooting scenes for new TV drama". Burnham-on-sea.com. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- "Paramount+ series The Killing Kind being filmed in Bristol". KFTV.
- "The Witcher star announced for brand new crime drama series". Digital Spy. February 2023.