Maigret (upcoming TV series)

Maigret
GenreCrime drama
Based onJules Maigret
by Georges Simenon
Written byPatrick Harbinson
Directed byPatrick Harbinson
Faye Gilbert
David Evans
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersColin Callender
David Stern
Susanne Simpson
John Simenon
Production companyPlayground Entertainment
Original release
NetworkPBS Masterpiece

Maigret is an upcoming television series based on the Jules Maigret novels by Georges Simenon.

Premise

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

Blake Harrison, Reda Elazouar, Kerrie Hayes, Shaniqua Okwok and Rob Kazinsky play members of Maigret's police team.

Production

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

  1. ^ Ramos Bechara, Diego (September 10, 2024). "Benjamin Wainwright to Star in Detective Series 'Maigret' From Playground for PBS' 'Masterpiece'". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  2. ^ Porter Bechara, Rick (September 10, 2024). "PBS' 'Masterpiece' Books 'Maigret' Mystery Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (June 22, 2021). "New Inspector Maigret Series in the Works From Playground, Red Arrow Studios". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "New Adaptation of Maigret Coming to MASTERPIECE". PBS. Retrieved September 11, 2024.