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BritBox Snaps Up UK Thriller 'Gone' for US & Canada
25 Feb
Summary
- Psychological thriller 'Gone' has secured pre-sales across four continents.
- The series stars David Morrissey and Eve Myles as a detective and suspect.
- Set to air on ITV and ITVX in March, it explores privilege and prejudice.
The new psychological thriller, "Gone," from creator George Kay, has generated substantial international interest, securing pre-sales across four continents. BritBox has acquired the rights for distribution in the US and Canada, signaling strong early demand for the series. Other pre-sales include deals with broadcast networks and streaming services in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe, featuring partners like Norwegian public broadcaster NRK and Australian streamer Stan.
The six-part series stars David Morrissey as the headmaster of an elite English private school whose wife vanishes, and Eve Myles as Detective Annie Cassidy, who suspects him. Set to debut on ITV and ITVX in March, "Gone" is described as a high-stakes cat-and-mouse psychological drama-thriller. Creator George Kay stated the story delves into "privilege and prejudice," with the truth remaining tantalizingly out of reach.
Directed by BAFTA-winning Richard Laxton, "Gone" also explores themes of trauma and trust, influenced by the book "To Hunt a Killer" and the work of real-life consultants. All3Media International highlighted the impressive lineup of premium partners at the pre-sale stage, emphasizing the series' atmospheric setting, stellar cast, and tightly constructed narrative, which promises sustained tension and broad audience appeal.
