Indie Film 'This is Birmingham' Gets TV Series

A surprise action hit on Prime Video UK, the independently produced film This is Birmingham is now being developed into a television series. The movie, created by and starring Kay S. Ubhi, climbed to number five on Prime Video UK's top ten films earlier this week. Ubhi stated that the TV series adaptation will expand the film's world into a larger, character-driven crime drama. He is collaborating with Bafta winner Michael L. Cowan on this development.

This is Birmingham, described as a visceral crime drama, is set within the UK's criminal underworld. It centers on AK, the inexperienced son of a jailed Birmingham crime boss, who steps up to lead the family business amidst rival gang conflicts. The film, which Ubhi self-funded, has found an audience for its authentic British crime narrative and is now distributed in the U.S. on transactional on-demand platforms. Birmingham's growing reputation for crime dramas, including Peaky Blinders and This Town, contributes to the film's appeal, offering a unique perspective through its characters and story.