BBC Studios Invests in Small Axe Producer Turbine

BBC Studios has taken a minority investment in the British scripted indie production company Turbine Studios, which is behind hits such as Small Axe, Munich: The Edge of War and Steve McQueen’s Uprising.

Turbine Studios was established in 2020 by Andrew Eaton, Tracey Scoffield, Justin Thomson and David Tanner. Its latest project, Constellation, is an eight-part conspiracy-based, psychological thriller for Apple TV+ written by Peter Harness and starring Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Prometheus) and Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul).

The deal also comprises the German-based sister company Turbine Studios Germany, which is a co-venture between Turbine Studios, Daniel Hetzer and Matthias Braun that specializes in original development and production services for the European market.

Mark Linsey, managing director of scripted at BBC Studios, said: “Turbine Studios has an enviable reputation within our industry. Their focus on creating concept-led, franchise and premium thriller drama is matched by their ability to attract world-renowned talent from behind and in front of the camera. The team have an impressive slate of projects across both TV and film in the pipeline and exciting growth plans that our investment will help to deliver. We’re thrilled and excited to be partnering with them.”

Turbine Studios commented: “We’re proud to join this inspiring team and look forward to delivering on a slate of creatively original and ambitious projects using our extensive combined experience.”