Liar Getting Four New Adaptations

2 hours ago Kristin Brzoznowski
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All3Media International has secured deals for four new versions of Two Brothers Pictures’ Liar, bringing the total number of treatments for the drama to 15.

A version is in production in Botswana with Botswana Ignite, marking the first time the scripted format has traveled to Africa. It also marks the first time one of All3Media International’s scripted formats will be produced in sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, new versions of Liar are in development in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Originally produced in the U.K. by Two Brothers Pictures for ITV, Liar has seen ten territories previously adapt the scripted format, including India, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Greece, Slovakia, Turkey, Malaysia and Georgia.

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Maartje Horchner, executive VP of content at All3Media International, commented, “The universally resonant storytelling and adaptability of Liar is once again made notable through these four new versions. With multiple international partners previously producing impeccably crafted and compelling adaptations of Two Brothers Pictures’ format, we have every confidence these latest versions of Liar will deliver universal and culturally resonant viewing for new audiences.”

Executive producer and project director of Botswana Ignite, Duncan Irvine (former founder and owner of Rapid Blue), said he’s “incredibly happy to be bringing this compelling drama to the Botswana Ignite project. It is an international drama with phenomenal pedigree and with it being produced by an incredible team will provide a not only great drama series to Botswana, but a great opportunity for the Botswana film industry to learn and springboard from.”