The Killing Kind is a British legal thriller television series based on the novel of the same name by Jane Casey, adapted by Jonathan H. A. Stewart and Zara Hayes and developed by Eleventh Hour Films for Paramount+. The series premiered on 7 September 2023.
| The Killing Kind | |
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| Based on | The Killing Kind by Jane Casey |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 44-48 minutes |
| Production company | Eleventh Hour Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Paramount+ |
| Release | 7 September 2023 |
Synopsis
editIngrid (Appleton) is a barrister trying to rebuild her life after getting too close to a dangerous former client (Morgan), when suddenly he reappears in her life.
Cast
editMain
edit- Emma Appleton as Ingrid Lewis
- Colin Morgan as John Webster
- Elliot Barnes-Worrell as Mark Orpen
- Olivia D'Lima as Suzanne
- Kerr Logan as DS Luke Nash
- Sara Powell as Belinda Grey
- Nicholas Rowe as Angus Grey
- Sophie Stanton as DI Jill Winstanley
Recurring
edit- Rob Jarvis as Tom Martins
- Bethany Muir as Emma Seaton
- Richard Dixon as Judge Peter Stuart
- Charles Furness as Jake Seaton
- Stuart Fox as Daniel Pole
- Niamh Gaia as Flora Pole
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Zara Hayes | Zara Hayes and Jonathan Stewart | 7 September 2023 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Zara Hayes | Zara Hayes and Jonathan Stewart | 7 September 2023 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Zara Hayes | Zara Hayes and Jonathan Stewart | 7 September 2023 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Chanya Button | Zara Hayes and Jonathan Stewart | 7 September 2023 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Chanya Button | Zara Hayes and Jonathan Stewart | 7 September 2023 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Chanya Button | Zara Hayes and Jonathan Stewart | 7 September 2023 |
Production
editEleventh Hour Films optioned the rights to adapt Jane Casey's book The Killing Kind in May 2021, the same month the book was released.[1] It was announced in December 2022 that Paramount+ had greenlit the six-part adaptation of Casey's novel with Sony Pictures Television attached as a distributor. Casey was to be involved in the adaptation with Eleventh Hour Films, director Zara Hayes and co-screenplay writer Jonathan A.H. Stewart. Casey herself would executive produce the series with Paula Cuddy, Jill Green and Eva Gutierrez, with Andy Litvin as producer.[2][3]
Casting
editThe cast were announced at the end of January 2023, with Colin Morgan and Emma Appleton set to lead the series. Also joining the cast were Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Rob Jarvis, and Kerr Logan.[4]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol and on location in and around Bristol, with filming locations including the College Green, Avon Street, and outside Bristol Cathedral.[5] Filming also took place in Kingsdown and Bedminster, Bristol.[6][7] In February 2023, location shooting took place on the seafront at Brean in Somerset.[8] Filming also taking place in March in and around the Westgate Hotel in Newport. Filming is also scheduled for London. Filming was also taking place on Clevedon pier on the 6th April 2023.[9]
Release
editInitially expected to stream on Paramount+ in 2024,[10] the series was moved up to be released on 7 September 2023.[11]
References
edit- ^ "The Killing Kind — Jane Casey's novel to be adapted for screen". Cultbox. 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Paramount+ Adapts 'The Killing Kind'; Viaplay Roku U.S. Launch; 'Sattar' Release Date; Banijay Benelux Doc Deal – Global Briefs". Deadline. 19 December 2022.
- ^ "Paramount+ green lights Casey's The Killing Kind". The Bookseller.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (31 January 2023). "Colin Morgan and Emma Appleton to lead new thriller The Killing Kind". Radio Times. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "Paramount+ series The Killing Kind being filmed in Bristol". Bristol Post. 24 January 2023.
- ^ Streeting, Louise (6 March 2023). "Paramount+ film crews take over historic pub in Bristol for TV show". Bristol Post. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ Cork, Tristan (10 March 2023). "TV thriller renames famous Bedminster cafe". Bristol Post. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Film crews spotted on Brean beach shooting scenes for new TV drama". Burnham-on-sea.com. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Paramount+ series The Killing Kind being filmed in Bristol". KFTV.
- ^ "The Witcher star announced for brand new crime drama series". Digital Spy. February 2023.
- ^ "Video: "The Killing Kind" - Official Trailer - Paramount+" (Press release). Paramount+. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023 – via The Futon Critic.