Comments Off on Jack Whitehall Spreads Christmas Cheer With Brand New Comedy Special For Prime Video – Jack in Time for Christmas
Prime Video unveiled its brand-new Christmas Special Jack In Time For Christmas, led by comedian and actor, Jack Whitehall. The UK Original is set to launch exclusively on Prime Video worldwide in December 2024. The special is produced by Workerbee (a Banijay UK company) and Jackpot Productions.
‘Tis the season for gifts, goodwill, and of course genre-bending seasonal semi-scripted specials. That’s why Prime Video has wrapped up the ultimate Christmas present for comedy lovers. In this hilariously festive feature, Jack Whitehall finds himself stranded in the USA with just four days to make it back to the UK for Christmas. With time ticking away, Jack embarks on an incredible and, some would say, implausible journey involving planes, trains, huskies, and bobsleighs. A stockingful of conveniently located famous faces help (and hinder) along the way as Jack navigates the chaos of Christmas and tries to make it home in time.
Part scripted comedy, part unscripted travelogue – Jack is joined by Michael Bublé, Dave Bautista, Rebel Wilson, Jimmy Fallon, Daisy May Cooper, and Tom Davies, who, together with Jack’s unmistakable British wit, deliver a sparkling international cast set to deliver heaps of laughter. Will Jack make it home in time to make the gravy? Or will he be spending the holidays in the states, and the doghouse?
Comments Off on Montmartre Films to Produce Mélanie Laurent’s Latest Film Freedom
Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces high-end scripted label, Montmartre Films, will produce Mélanie Laurent’s latest film, Freedom, inspired by the real-life story of notorious French robber, Bruno Sulak.
Co-written by Mélanie Laurent and Chris Deslandes, the highly anticipated film will star Lucas Bravo (known for Emily in Paris) and is set to launch exclusively on Prime Video on November 1 st . Delving into the fascinating life of Bruno Sulak – often likened to a modern-day Arsène Lupin – who was renowned for his audacious jewellery heists across France in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The film will depict his confrontations with police commissioner Georges Moréas (played by Yvan Attal), and his romantic involvement with Annie (portrayed by Léa Luce Busato). The cast also includes Rasha
Bukvic, Steve Tientcheu, David Murgia, Léo Chalié, and Slimane Dazi.
Alain Goldman, CEO Montmartre Films says: “Freedom is a story of daring escapes, love, and an unwavering quest for freedom. I look forward to bringing Bruno Sulak’s incredible journey to life with Mélanie Laurent’s unique directorial vision and Lucas Bravo’s compelling portrayal. It promises to be a riveting watch for viewers worldwide,
blending drama and action.”
Montmartre Films, led by prolific producer Alain Goldman, joined Banijay France in 2022. The company boasts an impressive slate of premium films and series, with various projects underway, including a remake of L’homme qui rétrécit directed by Jan Kounen and starring Jean Dujardin, and Mercato by Tristan Séguéla featuring Jamel Debbouze.
Comments Off on Banijay’s Screenline Productions Enters Partnership with Trash (w/t) Creators
Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces a creative partnership between Screenline Productions, part of Banijay France, and writers Matthieu Rumani and Nicolas Slomka.
Building on the success of their collaboration on Trash (w/t), an upcoming Prime Video mini-series inspired by the real-life events of Loft Story, the French adaptation of Big Brother, Rumani and Slomka are eager to pursue more projects. This mutual partnership grants Screenline the rights to any future projects and developments from the duo, who will also co-produce through their own company, Vodka & Caramel. Leveraging Screenline’s vast production expertise with the creative vision of Rumani and Slomka is bound to elevate its scripted programming.
Alexia Laroche-Joubert, CEO of Banijay France says: “When I first came across the project, led by two young talented writers, I was immediately intrigued to delve into their take on the behind-the-scenes of Loft Story. Their investigative work and deep understanding of reality TV and its social phenomenon convinced me to be part of bringing this project to life. With Trash (w/t) coming soon to Prime Video, our collaboration with Nicolas and Matthieu has only reaffirmed their talent, ability to play with different narrative genres, and adaptability to platform demands. This unique partnership marks a significant step for Screenline as we continue to expand our footprint within the scripted space.”
Matthieu Rumani and Nicolas Slomka add: “When we created the character of Isabelle for Trash (w/t), inspired by Alexia Laroche-Joubert, we imagined a passionate reality TV producer who will stop at nothing to defend her convictions. Meeting Alexia exceeded our expectations as she proved to be an exceptional scripted producer. This partnership with Screenline aligns perfectly with our ambition to develop unique stories that resonate with today’s world. We believe that their boldness and expertise, paired with Banijay Entertainment’s extensive reach and distribution capabilities, will help us bring our projects to the screen.”
After starting their career as advertising directors, Slomka and Rumani went on to co-write two seasons of Netflix’s Family Business for Igor Gotesman. They created Trash, a co-production with Screen Line Productions, 27Tribe and Babylone Hills, and co-wrote Les Barbares for Julie Delpy, premiering in cinemas this September. They are also directing their first feature film Camembert which will be produced by Jerico.
Launched in 2022, Screenline Productions is developing an ambitious portfolio of scripted shows for the French and international market. It has already landed its first commission with Trash (w/t), a new mini-series for Prime Video and secured the adaptation rights to Gemma Maley’s YA novel The Declaration.
Comments Off on Prime Video Germany Orders Second Helping of Banijay’s The Fifty
Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces Prime Video has commissioned a second season of EndemolShine Germany and Rainer Laux Productions’ adaptation of hit reality competition show The Fifty, originally created by Banijay Productions France.
Including the German version, which ranked #1 in the Prime Video charts in Germany at the time of its launch,The Fifty now boasts three international iterations. Season 2 in France made a strong return last year on W9 outperforming season 1 on nearly all demos and continued its digital success on streaming service 6Play. Telemundo green-lit a second run from EndemolShine Boomdog, after delivering stellar ratings for the channel as the network’s most watched programme within the US Hispanic market.
Over the course of sixteen episodes, fifty German reality stars will once again compete in the Game Masters’ challenges for the life-changing jackpot prize that will be gifted to one of their followers. As alliances are forged and supposed friendships broken, inevitable drama unfolds as the contestants vote each other out of the game, in this addictive and high-stakes series full of surprises.
Philip Pratt, Head of German Originals, Prime Video, says: “Throughout the 14 episodes of the first season of The Fifty, our viewers enthusiastically followed and rooted for the participants, revelling in the reality drama. We look forward to relaunching the entertainment spectacle with season 2 – featuring even more episodes, more challenges and, undoubtedly, more drama.”
Rainer Laux, Managing Director at Rainer Laux Productions and Executive Director EndemolShine Germany says: “Prime Video’s commission of a second series demonstrates the show’s universal popularity. With its unique fan-engagement feature, it is a brilliant addition to Germany’s entertainment slate, and we look forward to continuing to delight viewers with the show’s fiercely competitive and thrilling challenges.”
EndemolShine Germany, part of Banijay Germany, produces some of the nation’s best-loved non-scripted shows, with titles such as Save the Date, Big Brother VIP, Kitchen Impossible, Limitless Win, and The Masked Singer Germany.
Comments Off on NL Film Shines Bright with Full Moon
Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay, today announces NL Film, a Banijay Benelux company, has struck a deal with Searchers and Prime Video, to distribute their latest feature film, Full Moon. The very first Dutch film to be filmed entirely in Thailand, it will be released in local cinemas in 2025, as well as Prime Video.
Full Moon, directed by David Cocheret (De Slet van 6VWO,SpangaS) with screenplay written by Brian De Vore (SpangaS, Misfit: The Series, Costa!! de serie), follows four friends in their thirties who travel to Thailand for a holiday filled with parties and adventure. When the body of a young woman washes up after a wild ‘Full Moon Party’, the four best friends wind up as the main suspects, and what should have been a carefree holiday quickly turns into a horrific nightmare. Directed by David Cocheret, the four main roles are played by Yannick Jozefzoon (Femi, Santos), Kay Greidanus (Net als in de film, Commando’s), Matthijs van de Sande Bakhuyzen (De Stamhouder, Billy the Kid) and Joep Paddenburg (Jippie No More!, Tegendraads).
Dennis Cornelisse, Managing Director and Producer of NL Film: “Full Moon is a remarkable project, having been entirely shot in Thailand with a Thai and Dutch crew under challenging circumstances. Moreover, the film combines various genres from bromance to action thriller, making it a broadly appealing and valuable addition to our portfolio and to Dutch cinema. With its universal theme, we hope to see this gripping thriller gain exposure beyond its Dutch borders and capture global audiences, whilst also demonstrating its great potential as a travelling format.”
David Cocheret, director of Full Moon: “Filming for a full month in Thailand was an unforgettable experience that I wouldn’t have wanted to miss. Despite the differences between Dutch and Thai culture – such as the necessary blessing of the set by a monk for the Thai crew — we found a common language in the film. I am proud of the crew and look forward to the result.”
Full Moon is being produced by NL Film and hs been made possible by the Netherlands Film Production Incentive, Searchers, and Prime Video. The film is currently in post-production and is set to be released in Dutch cinemas in 2025. NL Film is part of Banijay’s broader line-up of over 60 scripted labels globally, with an impressive oeuvre of short and feature-length films, youth drama and television series.
Comments Off on Prime Video Finishes Filming Two New Seasons of LOL: Last One Laughing Argentina
Prime Video today announced it has finished filming two new seasons of its original series, LOL: Last One Laughing Argentina, the Emmy-winning comedy competition known for its unique hilarity. The upcoming seasons will feature Argentine diva Susana Giménez as the host for season two, but she will hand over the keys of the house to popular TV host Marcelo Tinelli to lead season three. The new seasons of LOL: Last One Laughing Argentina will be exclusively available on Prime Video, reaching audiences in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
After the success of the first season, which featured Susana Giménez as host and the participation of renowned and emerging comedians, Prime Video announced the production of two new seasons of the Amazon Original series that utilizes dozens of cameras to capture all the hilarious action during the unpredictable six-hour competition. In line with its previous versions, LOL selects a group of established comedy stars and up-and-coming talent who bring various styles to the table, including stand-up, character, improvisational, and physical comedy.
“At Prime Video, we are committed to providing captivating, high-quality content that connects with our audience, so we’re thrilled to announce the second and third seasons of our comedy reality show,” said Camila Misas, Head of Local Originals Argentina, Chile & Colombia. “LOL has taken the world by storm, becoming one of Prime Video’s most successful franchise, and we can’t wait to deliver distinctive and enjoyable uncensored experiences to our Argentine audience, which promise to entertain, shock, and elevate laughter to new heights.”
Marie Leguizamo, showrunner and managing director of Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic, remarked: “I am consistently grateful for the opportunity to helm this flourishing franchise within Latin America. Producing back-to-back seasons alongside Susana Giménez and Marcelo Tinelli, two icons of our industry today, isn’t just exhilarating; it marks a pivotal moment in our industry’s history.””
This series, produced by Banijay Mexico & U.S. Hispanic, a Banijay Americas company, is an adaptation of the tremendously popular Japanese Amazon Original, HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental, produced and starring Hitoshi Matsumoto, who invites 10 comedians to bet money on a “battle of laughter behind closed doors,” and where anything goes.
LOL: Last One Laughing Argentina S2 and S3 will join the thousands of movies and TV shows in the Prime Video catalog, including Argentine-produced Amazon Original titles such as LOL: Last One Laughing Argentina S1, Barrabrava, Argentina, 1985, El Fin del Amor, Iosi, El Espía Arrepentido, Porno y Helado, and Maradona: Blessed Dream, as well as award-winning and critically acclaimed global Amazon Original series including Citadel, The Boys, The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, all on Prime Video.
Prime Video members will be able to watch these new seasons and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, and mobile devices, and can also stream online mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets and Apple TV. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download the series on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in Argentina for just $2099 (plus taxes) a month, new customers can find out more at primevideo.com.
Comments Off on Prime Video announces brand-new UK original series, Fear, a psychological thriller starring Martin Compston and Anjli Mohindra
Prime Video has revealed a new three-part psychological thriller series, Fear, about a family pushed to their absolute limits. Martin Compston(The Rig, Line of Duty) leads the cast, alongside Anjli Mohindra(Vigil, The Lazarus Project),Solly McLeod(Tom Jones, The Dead Don’t Hurt), BAFTA-winning James Cosmo(Jack Ryan, Game of Thrones), Maureen Beattie(Deadwater Fell, Our House), Daniel Portman(Black Mirror, Game of Thrones), Anneika Rose(Crossfire, Line of Duty) and Bhav Joshi(Breathtaking, The Diplomat). Filming is underway and the entire series will be shot in Glasgow.
Excited to make a fresh start away from London, Martyn (Martin Compston) and Rebecca (Anjli Mohindra) move into a beautiful house in Glasgow with their two young children. At first the new home seems idyllic, but when their neighbour Jan (Solly McLeod) makes unnerving comments to Rebecca it turns out to be the start of something far more intimidating. Facing accusations that are every parent’s worst nightmare, and with the authorities refusing to step in, Martyn and Rebecca feel they have nowhere to turn to for help.
Fear is from Wild Mercury (a Banijay UK company) (The Rig, The Sixth Commandment) and Capricorn Productions, written by Mick Ford (After the Flood, The Stranger) based on the book by Dirk Kurbjuweit and directed by Justin Chadwick (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Shardlake). Executive producers are Derek Wax and Frances Flannery for Wild Mercury, Suzanne Reid for Capricorn Productions, Mick Ford and Justin Chadwick, the producer is Matt Brown. The production of Fear has been supported by Screen Scotland through its Broadcast Content Fund, Banijay Rights are handling international distribution. Fear will be available on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland in 2025.
Comments Off on Banijay’s The Fifty Heads to Germany with Prime Video
Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay, today announces EndemolShine Germany and Rainer Laux Productions will adapt hit reality competition format, The 50, for Prime Video. Originally created by Banijay Productions France, this marks the third iteration of the ratings success format.
The addictive and high-stakes series will see 50 German reality stars compete in a wide variety of challenges set by the Game Master. The twist this time is that the prize money is not for them, but for one of their fans, who will be drawn at the end of the game. In a competition like no other, viewers can expect thrilling challenges, fierce competition, and plenty of surprises along the way.
Rainer Laux, Managing Director at Rainer Laux Productions and Executive Director EndemolShine Germany says: “By placing the emphasis on the relationship between reality stars and their fans, The Fiftybrings a new dimension of engagement and entertainment, which keeps viewers at the edge of their seats. We’re confident this third adaptation will be a fantastic addition to Germany’s entertainment landscape and we are proud to once again partner with the team at Prime Video.”
Florence Fayard, CEO at Banijay Production France adds: “The Fifty offers a fresh and exciting take on the reality competition genre and it’s great to see the format making waves in Europe and beyond. At Banijay Productions France, we love to produce bold returning reality formats and we are very much looking forward to see where it goes next.”
In France, the second season made a strong return last year on W9, and the format launched in the US Hispanic market with a production by EndemolShine Boomdog for Telemundo. This delivered stellar ratings for the channel, with the series premiere becoming the number one programme in its slot, and a second series was announced during the finale.
EndemolShine Germany, part of Banijay Germany, produces some of the nation’s best-loved non-scripted shows, with titles such as Big Brother VIP, Kitchen Impossible, Limitless Win, The Masked Singer Germany as well as recent travelling series Save the Date in its portfolio.
Comments Off on Prime Video Acquires Rights to British Nature Documentary Wild Isles, Narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Prime Video today announced that it has acquired the rights to Wild Isles, the nature documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. In a deal negotiated by distributor Banijay Rights, the series will be available on April 21, in time for Earth Day. Wild Isles will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide with the exception of the UK, where It will follow the premiere on the BBC.
The five-part natural history series centers on the British Isles, which is one of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes on Earth, and the series is full of behaviors never before seen on screen. The breathtaking aerial photography reveals the beauty of the British countryside, and motion controlled time-lapse photography brings to life the story of the passing seasons. The latest low-light cameras uncover the secret nocturnal lives of many of our favorite animals, and macro photography reveals the miniature worlds of rock pools, ponds, and grasslands. The series was captured over three years in 4K resolution.
“In my long lifetime, I have traveled to almost every corner of our planet,” said narrator Sir David Attenborough. “I can assure you that in the British Isles, as well as astonishing scenery, there are extraordinary animal dramas and wildlife spectacles to match anything I have seen on my global travels.”
The series is produced by All3Media’s Silverback Films, with Alastair Fothergill (Blue Planet,Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, and Our Planet) serving as executive producer, and is co-produced by The Open University, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and World Wildlife Fund. Banijay Rights handles distribution for the series.
Comments Off on Banijay’s The Bridge Crosses Four Nordic Countries with Prime Video
Banijay today announces four new adaptations of reality hit The Bridge, with Meter Television, Mastiff Norway, Metronome and Endemol Shine Finland producing local versions for Prime Video in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Premiering on 4th November, The Bridge is the first Nordic reality show for the streaming service and brings the total adaptations of the Banijay format to ten countries.
The Bridge is a grand and iconic reality competition where strangers meet in a harsh-but beautiful location; using a few basic tools and their bare hands must build a 220-metre bridge to an island holding a life-changing cash prize. Once there, a vote is held to decide who gets the prize, with the chosen participant deciding whether to share it. Each local Nordic version will consist of six, 40-minute episodes, with the first three launching on the premiere date, and the remaining three airing weekly.
Karoline Spodsberg, Chief Operating Officer, Banijay Nordic says: “We know local content is extremely important to Prime Video and this collaboration has enabled production of four unique adaptations of iconic Banijay format The Bridge. Strategically this mirrors our own strong belief in a bespoke country-by-country approach to creating premium content for the four Nordic countries. Working with Prime Video has been a very positive experience for our labels Meter, Metronome, Mastiff Norway, and Endemol Shine Finland, all collaborating with dedication and passion to deliver an incredible series.”
Madelene Hansson, CEO of Meter Television says: “We’re extremely proud to have led the pan-Nordic collaboration and production of The Bridge. Set in the beautiful, but austere, Nordic wilderness, this premium series is packed with emotional reality moments as the contestants do everything possible to meet the challenge. This collaboration with Prime Video is not only the first non-scripted reality commission for the streaming service in the Nordics, but also a first for us here at Meter, and we loved sharing our expertise with colleagues in other countries as well, of course, Prime Video.”
“After the success of our global Originals like The Boys and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, we’re delighted to be bringing our Nordic customers our first local Original unscripted series, The Bridge,” said Martin Backlund, head of content, UK & Nordics, Prime Video. “We know our customers in the Nordics love reality series, so that’s why we’re bringing four local versions of The Bridge to viewers, showing our commitment to invest in Prime Video content to customers across the Nordics.”
The Bridge is an original Banijay format, created in Spain by Zeppelin, part of Banijay Iberia. The format has been adapted in ten markets and recently experienced a resurgence, with a first-series adaption in the UK in 2021, and subsequent second season this year, as well as a debut in Australia.
Comments Off on Banijay Rights Sends Rogue Heroes to France
Banijay Rights today announces a further landmark acquisition of major new six-part limited series Rogue Heroes, as MIPTV 2022 in Cannes draws to a close.
In a deal negotiated by Isabelle Queme, SVP French-Speaking EMEA at Banijay Rights, Rogue Heroes has been picked up by CANAL+ in France and for all CANAL+ territories around the world to broadcast in late 2022.
The agreement follows premium network EPIX’s acquisition of the drama for the US in November last year – the first international deal for the series – and further sales to HBO Max in Europe, Prime Video in Canada and SBS in Australia in early 2022.
Produced by Kudos and Nebulastar for the BBC – and entitled SAS Rogue Heroes in the UK market – the series is a dramatized account of how the world’s greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.
Isabelle Queme, SVP French-Speaking EMEA, Banijay Rights, said: “Steven Knight and Kudos’ magnificent Rogue Heroes continues to build huge momentum worldwide and we are beyond thrilled to secure this latest deal with CANAL+; taking this epic – and important – Second World War story to a whole new audience across France and all CANAL+ territories around the world.”
Jean-Marc Juramie, Senior EVP, Pay TV Content, CANAL+ Group, added: “We are thrilled to add this incredible event series from acclaimed writer Steven Knight to our line-up here at CANAL+. Our subscribers from all over the world will discover this important Second World War story about extraordinary men, whose stories have been further elevated by this outstanding cast.”
Martin Haines, Joint MD, Kudos, said: Rogue Heroes is a truly ground-breaking series created by the fantastic Steven Knight, and we are delighted that audiences around the globe will have the opportunity to watch what will be unmissable TV.”
Based on Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book, Rogue Heroes centres on David Stirling, an eccentric young officer, who is hospitalized after a training exercise gone wrong.
Convinced that traditional commando units don’t work, Stirling creates a radical plan that flies in the face of all accepted rules of modern warfare. He fights for permission to recruit the toughest, boldest, and brightest soldiers for a small undercover unit that will create mayhem behind enemy lines. More rebels than soldiers, Stirling’s team is every bit as complicated, flawed, and reckless as it is brave and heroic.
Rogue Heroes is developed for television and written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo, A Christmas Carol) and will be directed by Tom Shankland (The Serpent, The Missing), with Stephen Smallwood (The Serpent, Patrick Melrose) as producer. The series is executive produced by Karen Wilson, Martin Haines and Emma Kingsman-Lloyd for Kudos, and Tommy Bulfin for the BBC.
Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Vigil) will play David Stirling, with Jack O’Connell (Skins, The North Water) as Paddy Mayne, Alfie Allen (Jojo Rabbit, Game of Thrones) as Jock Lewes, Tom Glynn-Carney (Dunkirk, The King) as SAS Founding member Mike Sadler, and Sofia Boutella (Modern Love, Atomic Blonde) as Eve. Dominic West (The Wire, Appropriate Adult) will play Lieutenant Colonel Wrangel Clarke.
Commissioned by the BBC, SAS:Rogue Heroes will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Comments Off on Banijay Rights Takes Rogue Heroes Worldwide
Banijay Rights today announces landmark acquisitions of major new six-part limited series Rogue Heroes, as this week’s London TV Screenings showcase event gets under way.
In deals negotiated across the Banijay Rights global sales team, Rogue Heroes has been picked up by HBO Max in Europe, Prime Video in Canada and SBS in Australia.
The agreements follow premium network EPIX’s acquisition of the drama for the US in November last year – the first international deal for the series.
Produced by Kudos and Nebulastar for the BBC – and entitled SAS Rogue Heroes in the UK market – the series is a dramatized account of how the world’s greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.
Cathy Payne, CEO, Banijay Rights, said: “As this week’s London TV Screenings event gets under way, it’s an absolute delight to be able to announce these huge global deals for Rogue Heroes. From the get-go, Steven Knight and Kudos’ tour de force World War Two drama has created ripples of excitement from international buyers, and we are excited to expand this series’ global footprint even further.”
Martin Haines, Joint MD, Kudos, added: “Steven has created a truly brilliant series, and we are thrilled that audiences around the globe will have the opportunity to watch what will be unmissable TV.”
Based on Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book, Rogue Heroes centres on David Stirling, an eccentric young officer, who is hospitalized after a training exercise gone wrong.
Convinced that traditional commando units don’t work, Stirling creates a radical plan that flies in the face of all accepted rules of modern warfare. He fights for permission to recruit the toughest, boldest, and brightest soldiers for a small undercover unit that will create mayhem behind enemy lines. More rebels than soldiers, Stirling’s team is every bit as complicated, flawed, and reckless as it is brave and heroic.
Rogue Heroes is developed for television and written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo, A Christmas Carol) and will be directed by Tom Shankland (The Serpent, The Missing), with Stephen Smallwood (The Serpent, Patrick Melrose) as producer. The series is executive produced by Karen Wilson, Martin Haines and Emma Kingsman-Lloyd for Kudos, and Tommy Bulfin for the BBC.
Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Vigil) will play David Stirling, with Jack O’Connell (Skins, The North Water) as Paddy Mayne, Alfie Allen (Jojo Rabbit, Game of Thrones) as Jock Lewes, Tom Glynn-Carney (Dunkirk, The King) as SAS Founding member Mike Sadler, and Sofia Boutella (Modern Love, Atomic Blonde) as Eve. Dominic West (The Wire, Appropriate Adult) will play Lieutenant Colonel Wrangel Clarke.
Commissioned by the BBC, SAS:Rogue Heroes will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.