Platform One Ties Up with Versailles Duo

Platform One Media has entered into a first-look deal with the creative team of Simon Mirren (Spooks, Waking the Dead, Without a Trace, Criminal Minds, Versailles) and David Wolstencroft (Spooks, The Escape Artist, Psychos, Versailles).

Platform One, led by CEO Katie O’Connell Marsh, ties up with Mirren and Wolstencroft through their Los Angeles-based venture  Atlantic Nomad. The new outfit is also helmed by partner Jamie Carmichael (The Cooler, Thank You For Smoking, Black Book, The Pact, Tea with the Dames).

The first project under this deal will be The Book of Guns, from writer-director Tony Gilroy (Bourne, Rogue One, Michael Clayton, Devil’s Advocate). The Book of Guns will be executive produced by Mirren and Wolstencroft based on an original script from Gilroy.

Next up will be The Art of War, set in the art world; The Knowledge, a British spy thriller; and Hammerhead, a San Pedro-set crime opus.

O’Connell Marsh commented: “Simon and David have such an impressive pedigree and have created and produced wonderfully successful global television series. Their view of character and narrative is grippingly unique. We look forward to partnering with Simon, David and Jamie on adventurous, sophisticated and compelling series. Working together with the incomparable Tony Gilroy on The Book of Guns alongside Simon and David is a thrilling first project for us.”

Mirren, Wolstencroft and Carmichael said: “We’re over the moon to be working with Katie and her first-class team. Platform One are perfect partners, with impeccable creative and business instincts. We’re thrilled by their entrepreneurial and compelling vision for the future of our industry. We’re also honored and humbled beyond measure to be working with Tony Gilroy on Book of Guns. He’s the Godfather. A master storyteller at the very top of his game. We could not be more excited.”