EXCLUSIVE: The Crown producer Left Bank Pictures has landed on its subsequent royal challenge.
With Netflix’s smash hit changing into a extra distant reminiscence, Left Financial institution has turned consideration to an ITV and BritBox International drama about Jane Andrews, the Duchess of York’s former aide and dresser who was convicted of homicide. Sony Photos Tv will promote globally.
The Girl charts the rise and fall of former royal dresser Jane Andrews, whose rags to riches fairytale fell aside when she was convicted of homicide. Shifting amongst the very best social circles in Britain, she managed to safe a spot within the upper-classes, solely to lose her job with the Duchess after 9 years of service. Having labored in these higher echelons of British royal society, she was subsequently convicted of murdering her husband Thomas Cressman in 2001. She was launched in 2019.
ITV stated the drama shall be partly fictionalized. Will probably be penned by Debbie O’Malley (Payback, People, Harlots) and directed by Lee Haven Jones (The Feast, Merciless Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, Passenger). Set in Grimsby and London, The Girl will start filming throughout the early a part of 2025 with information of casting and key manufacturing personnel introduced nearer to the date.
Jane Andrews. Picture: Peter Jordan – PA Images / Contributor
ITV commissioner Helen Ziegler stated: “Debbie’s compelling and sensible scripts re-evaluate what we expect we all know of Jane Andrews and the occasions that led to the tragic finish of Thomas Cressman’s life.”
Robert Schildhouse President, BritBox North America and Common Supervisor, BritBox Worldwide, added: “Impressed by true occasions, The Girl is a riveting exploration of ambition, need, and the pursuit of social mobility. With an excellent script penned by Debbie O’Malley, and with the inventive partnership of Left Financial institution Photos and ITV, we’re intent on portraying this true crime drama with nuance and depth.”
Since ending The Crown, Left Financial institution has landed orders for the likes of the BBC’s This Metropolis is Ours. The Girl shall be exec produced by Left Financial institution’s Andy Harries, Sian McWilliams and Rebecca Hodgson. Robert Schildhouse, Jess O’Riordan and Stephen Nye government produce on behalf of BritBox Worldwide. Florence Haddon-Cave (All the pieces Now, Quiz, The Crown) will produce the collection.
The Girl is the second ITV drama revealed this week by Deadline. We also brought you news of interval drama Majesty from a trio of ex-Gray’s Anatomy showrunners.
