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1930s Teen Detectives

For those looking for a children’s adaptation, the Murder Most Unladylike series by Robin Stevens—about a pair of teen girl detectives in the 1930s—is being adapted into a six-episode TV series. The Hollywood Reporter has a bunch more info, including the show’s format and more about the series.

Casting News!

All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby book cover

All of S.A. Cosby’s crime novels are perfect for adaptations as his writing is cinematic. Since I can’t wait to watch the upcoming Netflix series adaptation for All the Sinners Bleed, I’ve been keeping up with the production announcements. Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù was already announced as Sheriff Titus Crown, the lead role in the series, along with his father who will be played by John Douglas Thompson. And now Variety has confirmed that Titus’ girlfriend Darlene Taylor will be played by Nicole Beharie.

Danish Series Gets Adaptation Treatment

In 1986 Danish author Dan Turèll’s series starter, Murder in the Dark, was adapted into a film with the same name. Now, the retired journalist lead will return in a four-part series for Amazon Prime. The original film adaptation’s lead Michael Falch is back in the new adaptation which is currently filming in Copenhagen. Deadline has an exclusive image and more details.


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