The series of mysterious success with success “Murder most unladylike” by Robin Stevens is being adapted for television by Studiocanal.
Created by Stevens and written for television by Anna McCleery (“Free Rein”, “The Lady Grace Mysteries”), the six -part return series a James Strong (“Broadchurch”, “Mr. Bates against the post office”) attached as main director.
Described as mixing “Enola Holmes” with Agatha Christie, “Murder Most Nadylike” is a series of mysteries of winding murder which takes place in the 1930s, centered on two adolescent rebel detectives living together at the boarding school.
The series is based on the best-selling books of several million copies, originally published by Puffin (a Penguin Random House Children’s imprint) in the United Kingdom and Simon & Schuster Books for young readers in the United States. With 12 pounds in the main series, in addition to a series derived from three books, it was translated into 21 languages, selling more than 3.1 million copies worldwide.
“It has always been my dream to give life to Hazel and Daisy and their world on the screen, and I cannot think of better partners to make this dream a reality. Strong film and television have an incredible crime pedigree, and studiocalls are the guards of the beloved family like Paddington and Miffy, “said Stevens. “I am so proud to work with them, and with the award -winning writer Anna McCleery – there is so much personal passion within the team, and I know that together, we will create a version of Mostylike Mostylike ” which will delight both fans and will present my stories to a huge new audience.”
The film Strong Film + Television of the director will be alongside Matt Tombs and Loretta Preece. Studiocanal invested in the company in 2023. The series marks the first development under the banner of cinematographic and television production recently formed by Stevens.
“We are delighted to work with the exceptionally talented Robin Stevens, Anna McCleery and the solid movie television team + to give life to the most little”, said MK Kennedy, CEO of Studiole TV. “Books are a rare and exciting mixture of agatha Christie style whodunnits, female empowerment and bright suction parameters; All centered on a rich and kind representation of female friendship. The main characters Daisy and Hazel are a duo worthy of the stature of Watson & Holmes, beloved by millions of fans of the world for their independence, their curation and their mean sense.
Studiocanal Kids & Family will manage the merchanting and global licenses.
