Starring Martin Compston, Aimee-Ffion Edwards and Meera Syal, Paramount+ announces the new thriller The Revenge Club (W/T).
Paramount+ UK & Ireland today announced the commission of new original UK thriller-mystery series THE REVENGE CLUB (w/t). Aimée-Ffion Edwards (Slow Horses, Peaky Blinders) and Martin Compston (Line of Duty, Mayflies, The Nest) are set to star in the lead roles of Emily and Calum.
THE REVENGE CLUB (w/t) is a darkly witty and gripping thriller based on the upcoming debut novel “The Othello Club” by J.D. Pennington. The series follows six strangers brought together by a divorce support group. Each is reeling from betrayal and heartbreak. They quickly transform from therapy-seeking victims into architects of exquisite retribution. The group consists of people with little in common beyond their pain. They form an unlikely bond and a pact, which will change their lives forever. What begins as a cathartic outlet quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. The group’s acts of revenge escalate from mischievous pranks to deadly “accidents.” As this occurs, the line between justice and murder begins to blur. Rights were acquired from Rosie Gurtovoy at PFD.
ALSO STARRING
Joining Edwards and Compston as the other members of the Club are BAFTA and Emmy Award Winner Meera Syal (Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars at No. 42, Mrs Sidhu Investigates) as Rita. Sharon Rooney (Barbie, Daddy Issues, Jerk) stars as Rachel. Douglas Henshall (Shetland, Who Is Erin Carter?) plays Steve. Chaneil Kular (Sex Education, Protection) features as Tej. Amit Shah (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, Happy Valley) appears as Malcolm.
Also joining the cast are Aoife Kennan (Vera, The Dumping Ground) and Rob Malone (The Witcher, Vikings) as Rosa and Leon – the two police officers investigating the murders – along with Niamh Walsh (Smother, Jamestown), Wil Coban (The Boys in the Boat, Origin), Christina Bennington (Halo, The Game) and Eoin Duffy (The Dry, The Apprentice).
BEHIND THE SCENES
Alison Jackson and Jess Connell executive produce for the UK division of Gaumont. Outside the UK and Ireland, Gaumont produces the series in collaboration with Fremantle, which actively manages international sales. Gabbie Asher, known for her work on “Sanctuary” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” created the series for television and takes on the role of Executive Producer alongside J.D. Pennington, with episodes written by Matt Jones (The Split) and Adam Usden (Lupin).
Tim Kirkby (Don’t Forget the Driver, Fleabag) is the lead director alongside Daniel O’Hara (The Red King, Stay Close), and Margot Gavan Duffy serves as the producer.
ABOUT THE SERIES
THE REVENGE CLUB (w/t) was commissioned by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, UK, and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, for Paramount+ UK & Ireland. On the new series order, Cardwell said:
“The Revenge Club (w/t) is a sharp, stylish and darkly funny thriller, brought to life by a brilliant cast and an exceptional creative team. We’re thrilled to be part of this gripping project and to champion it as a standout addition to our expanding slate of bold, original UK content.”
On the announcement, Gaumont UK’s Jess Connell added:
“We’ve loved working with Gabbie on this sharply observed emotional thriller that will resonate with anyone who’s ever had their heart broken. We’re delighted to be partnering with both Paramount+ UK and Fremantle to bring this beautifully engaging book to screen.”
The production of THE REVENGE CLUB (w/t) has commenced, and the series will be available exclusively on Paramount+ UK & Ireland. Fremantle is handling international sales.
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