Supernatural Crime Thriller for Sky

Sky has unveiled the supernatural crime thriller The Rising, which marks the first series produced entirely in-house by Sky Studios.

The Sky original drama is adapted from the Belgian crime thriller Hotel Beau Séjour. In the U.K., Ireland, Italy and Germany, the series will launch on Sky One in 2022. In the U.K., Ireland and Italy, it will also be available on the NOW streaming service, as well as Sky Ticket devices in Germany, Sky X in Austria and Sky Shows in Switzerland.

Clara Rugaard (I Am Mother) stars as Neve Kelly, who discovers that she is dead. She’s scared and confused by this new existence. But, when she realizes she has been murdered, she’s furious. She’s determined to find her killer and get justice, believing that it was someone she knew.

International sales for The Rising will be handled by NBCUniversal Global Distribution on behalf of Sky Studios.

Zai Bennett, Sky’s managing director of content, said, “The Rising is a really fresh take on an atmospheric thriller and I’m hugely excited to bring this story to Sky, complete with a great lineup of young, emerging talent. The story of Neve takes audiences on a journey from mystery, suspense and horror, all set to the stunning scenic backdrop of the Lake District.”

Jane Millichip, chief content officer for Sky Studios, said, “Following a successful production collaboration on The Third Day, The Rising is the first series produced entirely in-house at Sky Studios. It re-enforces our ambition and commitment to building high-quality production capability that sits alongside our work with independents. It’s fantastic to be working with Julian Stevens and a world-class team of established and emerging talent, who are delivering a fresh and impactful take on the supernatural genre.”

Julian Stevens, executive producer for The Rising, said, “The unique concept behind The Rising grabbed me instantly. It’s a powerful story with a strong and unexpected protagonist at the heart of it. We explore subverting tropes throughout, giving agency to our central character and allowing much of the narrative to be told from her perspective. It’s a pleasure to be working with Sky and our brilliant team on such a compelling and dynamic show.”