Filming Begins on BBC Psychological Thriller Requiem

LONDON: Filming has started in Wales on the psychological thriller series Requiem, created and written by Kris Mrksa (The Slap, Underbelly) and directed by Mahalia Belo (Volume, Ellen).

The 6×1-hour series is commissioned by BBC One and co-produced by New Pictures (The Missing, Indian Summers) and Netflix in association with all3media International. Netflix will debut Requiem globally outside of the U.K.

Mrksa, the creator and writer, said: “Requiem is the show I’ve always wanted to make. To be making it with the team at New Pictures, and for the BBC and Netflix, networks that I so greatly admire, really is a dream come true.”

Willow Grylls, executive producer for New Pictures, added: “We are thrilled to have BBC One, Netflix and all3media International as partners on this exciting new project from Kris Mrksa which will be helmed by award-winning director Mahalia Belo.”

Piers Wenger, the controller of BBC Drama, said: “Kris Mrska’s Requiem is a unique thriller with a strong authorial vision and a wonderful cast confirmed. BBC One continues to bring audiences exciting and bold original drama series.”

Welsh government economy secretary Ken Skates said: “Our growing success in the TV and film production industry is helping to promote Wales globally and highlight the talent and skills base that we have here. Attracting productions of this caliber to Wales is a sector priority and brings direct and indirect benefits to the economy, to local communities and to the film and TV sector.”