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Yahoo
a day ago
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A24 Bolsters UK Operations With Hire Of Lookout Point Co-CEOs Laura Lankester & Will Johnston
A24 is bolstering its UK team with the splashy appointments of Lookout Point co-CEOs Laura Lankester and Will Johnston. Based in London, Lankester and Johnston will report to and work with A24 UK bosses Piers Wenger and Rose Garnett to 'expand, shape, and grow the TV slate'. More from Deadline BBC Content Chief: Kate Phillips Set To Replace Charlotte Moore In Top Job Agatha Christie Detectives Tommy & Tuppence Get Modern Makeover In BritBox Series Dakota Johnson Delivers Damning Diagnosis On Hollywood's Risk-Aversion: "It's All A Bit Of A Mess" Lankester and Johnston will continue to produce and deliver Netflix's new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, written by Dolly Alderton, for Lookout Point and BBC Studios. Lankester will also oversee BritBox's Tommy and Tuppence for Lookout Point and BBCS, a production we revealed earlier this week. The duo's recent credits for Lookout Point include two seasons of Sally Wainwright's Gentleman Jack (BBC/HBO), Renegade Nell (Disney+), the final season of Last Tango in Halifax (BBC), and the acclaimed final season of Happy Valley (BBC/AMC); as well as Andrew Davies' adaptation of Vikram Seth's A Suitable Boy (BBC). A24's UK series slate includes the recent commissions of Molly Manning Walker's Major Players (Channel 4), Miriam Battye's The Husbands (Apple TV+) starring Juno Temple, Leo Reich's It Gets Worse (Channel 4), Michaela Coel's First Day on Earth (BBC/HBO), and Alice Birch's Ministry of Time (BBC). A24 is also collaborating on Adam Curtis' BBC series Shifty, season two of Dreaming Whilst Black and Such Brave Girls, and is behind the adaptations of Magnolia Parks as well as the Liverpool FC series written by Adolescence's Jack Thorne. Laura Lankester and Will Johnston said: 'We are excited and invigorated to join A24. Their commitment to creative excellence is an inspiration, and to build with Piers and Rose is a wonderful new opportunity. Our time at Lookout Point has been a real joy and incredibly formative. We are deeply grateful to the colleagues and friends we have been honoured to work with, and to BBC Studios for ten years of success and partnership.' Lankester and Johnston's exit after two-and-a-half years running Lookout is a big loss for the BBC Studios-owned outfit. Mark Linsey, BBC Studios MD of Scripted, told us new leadership will be announced shortly and the label 'remains in excellent creative health, with several unannounced projects in development.' We are told the pair won't leave for several months. Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
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3 days ago
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BritBox Greenlights Contemporary Adaptation of Agatha Christie's ‘Tommy & Tuppence'
BritBox has green-lit a six-part 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. More from The Hollywood Reporter Al Pacino Meets Pope Leo XIV, Becoming First Movie Star to Get an Audience With American Pontiff Colombian 'Narcos' Producer Dynamo Hires Angélica Guerra to Drive International Growth (Exclusive) Israel-Iran Conflict Dominates Global News '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. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Express Tribune
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman to star in Netflix's Pride and Prejudice adaptation
Netflix has officially announced the lead cast for its upcoming limited series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, featuring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet. The six-episode series, a faithful retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel, will also star Jack Lowden as the iconic Mr. Darcy. The project is penned by Dolly Alderton, best known for her memoir Everything I Know About Love, and will be directed by Euros Lyn (Heartstopper). Filming is slated to begin in the U.K. later this year. Corrin, who rose to fame portraying Princess Diana in The Crown, also steps into a producer role for the first time. They join Alderton, Lyn, Laura Lankester, Will Johnston, and Louise Mutter in executive producing the series for Lookout Point. Lisa Osborne is on board as producer. 'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,' said Corrin. 'Bringing Elizabeth Bennet to life alongside Olivia and Jack, and with Dolly's phenomenal scripts, is truly an honor.' Alderton shared similar enthusiasm: 'Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for romantic comedy. I'm excited to introduce these hilarious and complicated characters to both longtime fans and new audiences.' With a powerhouse creative team and an A-list cast, Netflix's Pride and Prejudice is shaping up to be a fresh yet faithful take on one of literature's most beloved stories.
