ITV Renews The Tower

ITV has commissioned a third season of The Tower, subtitled Gallowstree Lane and based on Kate London’s third novel.

The drama stars Gemma Whelan, Tahirah Sharif, Jimmy Akingbola and Emmett J. Scanlan and is written by screenwriter Patrick Harbinson (Homeland, Fearless, 24). The Tower 3: Gallowstree Lane is produced by Harbinson’s Windhover Films and Mammoth Screen.

Filming has begun, with plans for the new season to air on ITV1.

The Tower 2: Death Message premieres on ITV later this month, with the four-part series streaming on ITVX. The first season is also available to view on ITVX.

The Tower is distributed internationally by ITV Studios.

Harbinson said: “We’re delighted to be filming a third series of The Tower. Damien and I are very grateful to Polly Hill and ITV for the early commission. Gallowstree Lane has a high-stakes drugs and gangs storyline, with Jimmy and Emmett’s characters taking major roles. Sarah and Lizzie have gripping and heartbreaking stories, too, as the drama of Portland Tower comes full circle. I firmly believe series three will be our best yet.”