Tall Tales & Murder Secures Acquisitions

The RTÉ and BBC series Tall Tales & Murder has been acquired by ZDF and SBS in Germany and Australia.

Set to premiere in late 2026, Tall Tales & Murder is a dark comedy crime drama starring Ella Lily Hyland, Aidan Gillen, Philippa Dunne and Packy Lee. It was written by Stuart Carolan and co-created with Chris Addison and produced by Avalon, in association with Ireland-based Metropolitan Pictures (KIN).

Tall Tales & Murder is executive produced by Chris Addison, Richard Allen-Turner, Rob Aslett, Stuart Carolan and Jon Thoday for Avalon, with David McLoughlin and Catherine Tiernan for Metropolitan Pictures.

Tall Tales & Murder is based on the eight-book Dublin Trilogy by Caimh McDonnell.

“We are thrilled to bring this brilliant, darkly funny crime drama series to the international market,” said Paula Warwick, head of distribution for Avalon. “Packed with star-making performances, crazy twists and the most Irish of Irish hearts, it will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.”