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.

Richard Coles

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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.

Kristin Dolan at the season 2 premiere of “Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire” held at The McKittrick Hotel on April 30, 2024 in New York City.

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.