BritBox Greenlights Contemporary Adaptation of Agatha Christie's ‘Tommy & Tuppence'
The series, following adaptations of Towards Zero and Murder Is Easy, will be produced by Lookout Point (Happy Valley, Gentlemen Jack), part of BBC Studios, in association with Agatha Christie Limited. Phoebe Eclair-Powell will write the show in her first drama series commission for television.
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'Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages,' a synopsis reads. 'They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling, entertaining mysteries along the way.'
BritBox North America president and general manager at BritBox International Robert Schildhouse said: 'Tommy & Tuppence is a contemporary twist on Agatha Christie's beloved sleuthing duo. With Phoebe Eclair-Powell's superb writing and Lookout Point's stellar production team, this series promises to be a fun blend of romance and mystery.'
'We can't wait for BritBox audiences to fall in love with Tommy and Tuppence all over again as they navigate murder, mystery, and mischief.'
Eclair-Powell added: 'As an Agatha Christie superfan, this job is a dream come true. I am eternally grateful to James Prichard and Agatha Christie Limited for having me on board. With the excellent teams at Lookout Point and BritBox, who are clear Christie fans too, it's a perfect combination.'
'Christie's detective duo are witty, sharp and raring to solve lots and lots of murders whilst asking if they should really be more than just partners in crime… To bring Tommy and Tuppence into the twenty-first century is truly an honour.'
The series was commissioned by Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar and Stephen Nye on behalf of BritBox. Laura Lankester, Katie Draper, and Louise Mutter from Lookout Point, along with James Prichard from Agatha Christie Limited, also executive produce. Production is scheduled to begin later this year.
BBC Studios will handle global sales. The streamer's extensive collection of Agatha Christie adaptations include Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Murder is Easy, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, Poirot, Marple, and The Pale Horse.
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