Synchronicity Adapting Lennox Crime Thrillers for TV

The Cry producer Synchronicity Films has optioned the rights to thriller writer Craig Russell’s Lennox book series, set in Glasgow in the 1950s.

The 4×1-hour adaptation is being developed as a returning period crime series. Robert Murphy (DCI Banks, Inspector George Gently, Vera, Shetland) is working on the book-to-screen treatment.

The central character of the book series is Lennox, a ruggedly good-looking private detective, born in Glasgow but raised in North America following the Depression. A damaged man in a hard city at a hard time, Lennox is caught in the middle of the three crime bosses—The Three Kings—who control the city.

Claire Mundell, managing director and creative director of Synchronicity, said: “Craig Russell’s Lennox is a fascinating character, taking inspiration from the classic noir detective and infusing him with freshness and bite through intricately researched setting, the authenticity of the period and compelling plot. We know that Robert will bring his wit and brilliant instinct for storytelling to this project, and we can’t wait to showcase it to audiences hungry for innovative crime drama.”

Russell added: “From my first meeting with Claire, Synchronicity’s energy and enthusiasm for Lennox has been amazing and their vision of the character and his story reflects mine perfectly. I am convinced Claire and the team offer the ideal partner in bringing Lennox—who is a subtly nuanced and complex character—to the screen. I am very excited to see it all coming together.”