Acorn has been developing the series for around two years alongside Sky Studios-backed producer The Lighthouse.
The streamer will take U.S. rights, while Channel 5 will broadcast the drama in the UK.
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Midsomer Murderswriter Nick Hicks-Beach was attached to the adaptation.
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Coles is expected to serve as an executive producer alongside Hicks-Beach and Lighthouse co-founder Radford Neville.
Lighthouse produced Netflixs Prince Andrew filmScoopand was behind61st Streetfor AMC Networks.
Coles is a media personality in his own right in the UK.
The Church of England priest previously co-hosted BBC Radio 4sSaturday Liveand appeared on Season 15 ofStrictly Come Dancing.
Acorn TV and Channel 5 have been approached for comment.