BritBox & BBC Order Hope Street

BritBox North America and the BBC have commissioned Hope Street, a new original serial crime drama.

Set in Northern Ireland, Hope Street focuses on Port Devine’s police department and the arrival of English Detective Constable Alimah Kahn, the first Muslim police officer in the town’s history. The series will premiere exclusively on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada and on BBC Daytime and BBC Northern Ireland in the U.K.

Hope Street is created by Susanne Farrell (Dirty God) and Paul Marquess (London Kills), written by Farrell, Jess Lea (EastEnders), Christine Murphy (Emmerdale), Stuart Drennan (Hollyoaks) and Shazia Rashid (EastEnders). Donna Wiffen (The Bill) and Marquess executive produce for Long Story TV. Hope Street will be made with the support of Northern Ireland Screen.

The cast features Brid Brennan (Brooklyn), Des McAleer (The Crown), Ciarán McMenamin (Primeval) and Amara Karan (The Night of).

Emily Powers, head of BritBox North America, said: “Hope Street offers a modern twist and a fresh setting for the mystery shows that are popular with BritBox fans. It’s a new take on a beloved genre, set in an area rich in history.”

Marquess of Long Story TV said: “After nearly 30 years of producing drama in England, I am beyond excited to be heading home to make Hope Street. Set on Northern Ireland’s stunning coastline, the series is a celebration of local writing, acting and production talent. Warm, engaging and funny, Hope Street presents Northern Ireland to the world in a fresh new light.”