Production Begins on A Prophet, The Series

A Prophet, The Series, an eight-part show based on the BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated Jacques Audiard film, has moved into production.

The series offers a rebirth of the character Malik and his world through the prism of the streets and people of present-day Marseille and Baumettes Prison. As a criminal among criminals, Malik must do his best to survive.

The series is being produced by CPB Films and Media Musketeers Studios and co-produced by UGC, Orange Studio, Entourage Series and Savon Noir, with the participation of OCS. It has been developed by the original team, including creators and writers Abdel Raouf Dafri (Mesrine, Braquo) and Nicolas Peufaillit (The Returns) as well as producer Marco Cherqui (Savages) and in agreement with the producers of the original film, Why Not Productions and Page 114. Enrico Maria Artale (Romulus, Django 2022) is directing.

The series sees Mamadou Sidibé star in his first-ever role. He portrays Malik. Other cast members are Sami Bouajila (Days of Glory, A Son), Ouassini Embarek (Athena, The Eddy), Matthieu Lucci (Oussekine, Le Patient), Nailia Harzoune (Placés, La Bonne Conduite), Faued Nabba aka Kofs (Bac Nord, Validé) and Moussa Maaskri (Stillwater, Les SEGPAS).

STUDIOCANAL is distributing the series internationally.

“A Prophet, The Series is a series of today: as contemporary a story as was the film in its time,” said Cherqui. “We have reimagined Malik as of African origin and, as our characters interchange and transform at the same time as society evolves, our themes remain the same.”

Sébastien Janin, managing partner of Media Musketeers and series producer, added, “Working with our partners and the creative powerhouse behind the project will enable us to bring this powerful story to the widest possible audience. We believe it has all the hallmarks of a huge international hit.”