Maigret is an upcoming television series based on the Jules Maigret novels by Georges Simenon.
| Maigret | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Based on | Jules Maigret by Georges Simenon |
| Written by | Patrick Harbinson |
| Directed by | Patrick Harbinson Faye Gilbert David Evans |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Colin Callender David Stern Susanne Simpson John Simenon |
| Production company | Playground Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | PBS Masterpiece |
Premise
editJules 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
edit- Benjamin Wainwright as Jules Maigret
- Stefanie Martini as Louise Maigret
- Nathalie Armin as Prosecutor Mathilde Kernavel
Blake Harrison, Reda Elazouar, Kerrie Hayes, Shaniqua Okwok and Rob Kazinsky play members of Maigret's police team.
Production
editIn 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
edit- ^ Ramos Bechara, Diego (September 10, 2024). "Benjamin Wainwright to Star in Detective Series 'Maigret' From Playground for PBS' 'Masterpiece'". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Porter Bechara, Rick (September 10, 2024). "PBS' 'Masterpiece' Books 'Maigret' Mystery Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (June 22, 2021). "New Inspector Maigret Series in the Works From Playground, Red Arrow Studios". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "New Adaptation of Maigret Coming to MASTERPIECE". PBS. Retrieved September 11, 2024.