Paramount+ UK & Ireland Commissions The Revenge Club

Paramount+ UK & Ireland has commissioned the thriller series The Revenge Club (w.t.), an adaptation of the forthcoming debut novel from J.D. Pennington, The Othello Club.

With Martin Compston (Line of Duty, Mayflies, The Nest) and Aimée-Ffion Edwards (Slow Horses, Peaky Blinders) attached to star in the lead roles, the series will follow six strangers brought together by a divorce support group. They quickly transform from therapy-seeking victims to architects of retribution, and what begins as a cathartic outlet spirals into something deadly.

Compston and Edwards will be joined by Meera Syal (Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars at No. 42, Mrs Sidhu Investigates), Sharon Rooney (Barbie, Daddy Issues, Jerk), Douglas Henshall (Shetland, Who Is Erin Carter?), Chaneil Kular (Sex Education, Protection) and Amit Shah (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, Happy Valley), as well as Aoife Kennan (Vera, The Dumping Ground), Rob Malone (The Witcher, Vikings), Niamh Walsh (Smother, Jamestown), Wil Coban (The Boys in the Boat, Origin), Christina Bennington (Halo, The Game) and Eoin Duffy (The Dry, The Apprentice).

Outside of the U.K., the series is being produced by Gaumont, in association with Fremantle, which is handling international sales.

Tim Kirkby (Don’t Forget the Driver, Fleabag) is serving as the lead director alongside Daniel O’Hara (The Red King, Stay Close). Gabbie Asher (Sanctuary, The Tattooist of Auschwitz) is creating the series for television alongside Pennington, with episodes written by Matt Jones (The Split) and Adam Usden (Lupin). Margot Gavan Duffy is producing.

“The Revenge Club (w.t) is a sharp, stylish and darkly funny thriller, brought to life by a brilliant cast and an exceptional creative team,” said Sebastian Cardwell, deputy chief content officer for the U.K. at Paramount+ UK & Ireland. “We’re thrilled to be part of this gripping project and to champion it as a standout addition to our expanding slate of bold, original U.K. content.”

Jess Connell, an executive producer of the series on behalf of Gaumont’s U.K. division, commented, “We’ve loved working with Gabbie on this sharply observed emotional thriller that will resonate with anyone who’s ever had their heart broken. We’re delighted to be partnering with both Paramount+ UK and Fremantle to bring this beautifully engaging book to screen.”