EXCLUSIVE: Paramount+ UK & Ireland has commissioned UK thriller series The Revenge Club (w/t), with Slow Horses and Peaky Blinders star Aimée-Ffion Edwards alongside Line Of Duty star Martin Compston in the lead roles of Emily and Calum.
Based on the upcoming debut novel The Othello Club by J.D. Pennington, the series follows six strangers brought together by a divorce support group who quickly transform from therapy-seeking victims into architects of retribution. With little in common beyond their pain, they form an unlikely bond. What begins as a cathartic outlet quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. Rights were acquired from Rosie Gurtovoy at PFD. Production is underway in the UK.
Joining Edwards and Compston as the other members of the club are BAFTA and Emmy winner Meera Syal (Goodness Gracious Me) as Rita, Sharon Rooney (Barbie) as Rachel, Douglas Henshall (Shetland) as Steve, Chaneil Kular (Sex Education) as Tej and Amit Shah (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office) as Malcolm.
Also joining the cast are Aoife Kennan (Vera) and Rob Malone (The Witcher) as Rosa and Leon – the two police officers investigating the murders – along with Niamh Walsh (Jamestown), Wil Coban (The Boys in the Boat), Christina Bennington (Halo) and Eoin Duffy (The Dry).
Alison Jackson and Jess Connell executive-produce for the UK division of Gaumont. Outside the UK & Ireland, the series is produced by Gaumont in association with Fremantle, who also handle international sales. The series has been created by Gabbie Asher (The Tattooist of Auschwitz) who also serves as an executive producer alongside J.D. Pennington, with episodes written by Matt Jones (The Split) and Adam Usden (Lupin).
Tim Kirkby (Fleabag) is the lead director alongside Daniel O’Hara (Stay Close) and Margot Gavan Duffy serves as the producer.
The drama was commissioned by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, UK, and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, for Paramount+ UK & Ireland.
On the new series order, Cardwell said: “The Revenge Club is a sharp, stylish and darkly funny thriller, brought to life by a brilliant cast and an exceptional creative team. We’re thrilled to be part of this gripping project and to champion it as a standout addition to our expanding slate of bold, original UK content.”
Jess Connell added: “We’ve loved working with Gabbie on this sharply observed emotional thriller that will resonate with anyone who’s ever had their heart broken. We’re delighted to be partnering with both Paramount+ UK and Fremantle to bring this beautifully engaging book to screen.”
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