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Channel 4 has unveiled two new drama commissions: Trespasses<\/em>, based on Louise Kennedy\u2019s debut novel, and Summerwater<\/em>, adapted from the best-selling novel by Sarah Moss.<\/p>\n

Trespasses<\/em>, from Wildgaze Films in association with All3Media International, is being adapted for the screen by Ailbhe Keogan. The forbidden love story, directed by BAFTA Award-winning Dawn Shadforth, is set against the backdrop of the Troubles. The cast for the four-parter includes Lola Petticrew (Bloodlands<\/em>, Tuesday<\/em>), Tom Cullen (The Gold<\/em>, Weekend<\/em>) and Gillian Anderson (Scoop<\/em>, Sex Education<\/em>).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole scripting process has been remarkably pain-free as the team was guided by their love of Louise’\u2019s stunning novel,\u201d Keogan said. \u201cIt remained our creative lodestar throughout. We feel incredibly grateful to have been gifted the chance to bring the world within it to life, especially the unforgettable characters that populate Cushla and Michael\u2019s Belfast. This show will be political, cinematic, sensual, moving, and, despite the heartbreak, ultimately hopeful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amanda Posey, executive producer for Wildgaze Films, added, \u201cFrom the moment I read Louise\u2019s remarkable debut novel, I wanted to bring it to screen. Channel 4 shared my passion and backed us when the book was still in manuscript, later joined by ideal international partners in All3Media International. Our singular director Dawn\u2019s vision and Ailbhe\u2019s subtle and moving scripts are perfect for the dark, sexy, funny and devastating world of Louise\u2019s story. I\u2019m thrilled by our cast, the exciting central pairing of Lola Petticrew and Tom Cullen, and the brilliant Gillian Anderson. Together with our producer Maria and the superb Northern Irish team, we can\u2019t wait to introduce Trespasses<\/em> to audiences everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ollie Madden, head of drama at Channel 4 and director of Film4, noted, \u201cTrespasses<\/em> is a beautifully observed, tense and deeply romantic love story that we were all captivated by. We are thrilled to be working with Ailbhe in her first lead writing role for television, as well Dawn Shadforth, Amanda Posey and the expert team at Wildgaze Films. Lola is an amazing new talent, accompanied by the peerless Gillian Anderson and Tom Cullen, and we can\u2019t wait to bring this adaptation of Louise Kennedy\u2019s excellent novel to Channel 4.\u201d<\/p>\n

Summerwater<\/em> is a new six-part drama series from Channel 4\u2019s Indie Growth Fund and Glasgow-based production company Freedom Scripted, with All3Media International as a global partner. It is being adapted by John Donnelly and will be directed by Robert McKillop. The series is set against the backdrop of a remote loch-side Scottish holiday cabin park, exploring the tensions between holiday makers on a single day.<\/p>\n

Donnelly commented, \u201cSarah Moss writes with perception, compassion and wit about sex, love, and the dark impulses of the human heart. She is one of our most brilliant chroniclers of modern life. In Summerwater<\/em>, Sarah has found the perfect environment to explore our secrets and desires\u2014 a rain-drenched holiday park in Scotland. Summerwater<\/em> is at once an atmospheric mystery, a hilarious and heartbreaking exploration of identity and an existential thriller. I am delighted to be working with the brilliant team at Freedom Scripted to adapt Sarah\u2019s wonderful novel for a broadcaster with such a pedigree for bold, ambitious drama.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mike Ellen, executive producer for Freedom Scripted, added, \u201cVery few books come along as evocative, relevant and brilliantly drawn as Summerwater<\/em> by Sarah Moss, let alone set a stone\u2019s throw away from where I grew up! We were thrilled to attach John Donnelly as screenwriter and true to form, he has delivered amazing scripts. I\u2019m really excited to be working with such a talented producer as Jules and can\u2019t wait to see what Robbie does with this. We all feel there couldn\u2019t be a better home for the show than with Ollie Madden, Sarah Stack and the team at Channel 4 Drama.\u201d<\/p>\n

Madden said, \u201cSummerwater<\/em> is both a subversive, compulsive, brilliantly characterized thriller, and a witty, dark exploration of modern British life \u2013 cleverly adapted from Sarah Moss\u2019 excellent novel. We\u2019ve loved working with John on the film side and are now very excited to be working with him, Robert and the brilliant team at Freedom Scripted on this unique show.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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