ZDF Studios & Ananey Team for The Tea House on the Death Pass

ZDF Studios has partnered with Paramount’s Ananey Studios to co-produce a multi-season adaptation of Daniel Edelson’s novel The Tea House on the Death Pass.

Based on actual events that took place on October 14, 2014, in Nepal’s Himalayan Mountains, the show will see one of the most breathtaking hiking trails in the world turn into a death trap, stranding hundreds of hikers and families from around the world in a snowstorm. Moral dilemmas tear at them, but moments of heroism and humanity give rise to inspiring rescue efforts.

The creators of the adaptation are Ron Leshem (Euphoria), Amit Cohen (No Man’s Land, Valley of Tears, Beaufort) and Edelson. Edelson wrote the novel based on his experience. covering the avalanche in Nepal in 2024.

Ananey Studios and ZDF Studios will co-produce the series, and ZDF Studios will distribute it internationally.

“We are proud to be working with Paramount’s Ananey Studios on this premium drama series that’s been created by a powerhouse of writing talent,” said Yuliya Fischer, Director Drama at ZDF Studios. “This incredible story has multiple themes running through it: courage, death, resilience, love, fear and the human instinct to survive against all odds. A drama that will tug on the heartstrings as well as applaud the bravery and resourcefulness of the people who defied the elements.”

Hila Pachter, VP of international relations at Ananey Studios, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with ZDF Studios, who have brought to audiences around the world some of the most outstanding and high-quality shows. The Tea House on the Death Pass is a unique project that combines cinematic storytelling, nail-biting suspense and true-life drama, and we are excited to collaborate on delivering this gripping story to audiences worldwide.”