Maigret (upcoming TV series)
| Maigret | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Based on | Jules Maigret by Georges Simenon |
| Written by | Patrick Harbinson |
| Directed by | Patrick Harbinson Faye Gilbert David Evans |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Colin Callender David Stern Susanne Simpson John Simenon |
| Production company | Playground Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | PBS Masterpiece |
Maigret is an upcoming television series based on the Jules Maigret novels by Georges Simenon.
Premise
[edit]Jules Maigret is a rising young detective in the Paris Police Judiciaire, who heads La Crim, the serious crime unit.[1]
Unlike previous adaptations, the series will be set in the present day.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Benjamin Wainwright as Jules Maigret
- Stefanie Martini as Louise Maigret
- Nathalie Armin as Prosecutor Mathilde Kernavel
Blake Harrison, Reda Elazouar, Kerrie Hayes, Shaniqua Okwok and Rob Kazinsky play members of Maigret's police team.
Production
[edit]In 2021, the estate of Georges Simenon made a co-production and licensing deal with Playground Entertainment and Red Arrow Studios to produce a new English-language series of Simenon's Maigret novels, with the option extending to the entire canon.[3] By 2024, Red Arrow were no longer involved with the production.[4]
In September 2024, the main cast and creative team were revealed along with the news that production had commenced in Budapest, where several previous Maigret adaptations have been shot. The six-episode series will air on PBS under their Masterpiece Mystery banner whilst global distribution will be handled by Banijay Rights.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Ramos Bechara, Diego (September 10, 2024). "Benjamin Wainwright to Star in Detective Series 'Maigret' From Playground for PBS' 'Masterpiece'". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Porter Bechara, Rick (September 10, 2024). "PBS' 'Masterpiece' Books 'Maigret' Mystery Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (June 22, 2021). "New Inspector Maigret Series in the Works From Playground, Red Arrow Studios". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (September 10, 2024). "'Maigret' TV Adaptation Lands At PBS Masterpiece Starring 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter's Benjamin Wainwright & Stefanie Martini". Deadline. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ "New Adaptation of Maigret Coming to MASTERPIECE". PBS. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Television shows based on Belgian novels
- 2020s British drama television series
- 2020s British mystery television series
- British detective television series
- Films shot in Budapest
- Television series by Banijay
- PBS original programming
- British English-language television shows
- Television shows based on works by Georges Simenon