Paddingtonwriter Jon Croker will pen the television adaptation, which will be the project to launch this expanded universe.

So far, the logline for the series is still being kept under wraps.

It is aSunday Timesbestseller and took the top prize at this years British Book Awards.

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Karber will serve as Executive Producer and develop the series alongside Croker, Pacesetter and Legendary.

Untitled represents Karber, Croker and theMurdletitle.

Croker is additionally represented by CAA, Independent and Jackoway, Austen, Tyerman.

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Karber is additionally represented by publishing agent Melissa Edwards of Stonesong and lawyer Daniel Donohue of Loeb & Loeb.