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Cumberbatch to Star in Vatican Heist Series
22 Apr
Summary
- A24 will adapt Nick Brucker's upcoming novel 'White Smoke' into a TV series.
- Benedict Cumberbatch is attached to produce and star in the adaptation.
- The novel, set for a 2027 release, follows a heist at the Vatican.
A24 has acquired the rights to adapt Nick Brucker's forthcoming novel, "White Smoke," into a television series. Benedict Cumberbatch and his SunnyMarch production company will produce the show, with Cumberbatch also slated to star. This marks a significant development for the highly anticipated novel, which is not set to be published until 2027.
"White Smoke" is described as a heist novel centered on a group of thieves planning to steal valuable treasures from the Vatican during a papal conclave. The property generated considerable interest from various studios, but A24 and SunnyMarch's offer proved irresistible, especially given the novel's potential as a series.
