Romola Garai, Shaun Evans Begin ITV Spy Thriller ‘Betrayal’

SPY SAGA

The U.Okay.’s ITV and Mammoth Show display screen have commenced manufacturing on “Betrayal,” a four-part espionage thriller exploring the psychological toll of latest intelligence work. BAFTA and Emmy-nominated director Julian Jarrold (“A Very Royal Scandal,” “This England”) helms the enterprise, presently filming in Manchester and Liverpool.

Shaun Evans (“Endeavour,” “Vigil”) stars as John Hughes, an MI5 operative preventing updated intelligence requires whereas his personal life crumbles. Olivier Award winner Romola Garai performs his affiliate Claire, a GP whose perception erodes beneath the strain of his secretive occupation.

The ensemble accommodates Zahra Ahmadi, Nikki Amuka-Chook, Gamba Cole, and Omid Djalili, alongside television newcomers. Award-winning playwright David Eldridge penned the sequence. Eldridge has upcoming variations along with John le Carré’s “The Spy Who Bought right here in From the Chilly” at Soho Place.

Produced by Irma Inniss (“Mr Loverman”), the drama follows Hughes’ investigation of a British-Iranian informant that turns deadly, triggering scrutiny from superiors. Authorities producers embody Mammoth’s Damien Timmer and Shaun Evans himself. “Betrayal” premieres on ITV1 and ITVX in 2026, with ITV Studios coping with worldwide distribution.

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Within the meantime, ITV Studios and Sri Lanka’s Sirasa TV have strengthened their partnership with renewed “Voice” franchise provides and the first-ever Asian payment of bodily sport current “Catchpoint.” Sirasa TV will produce third and fourth seasons of “The Voice Sri Lanka” and “The Voice Youngsters” respectively, airing this 12 months. The format has turn into a cultural phenomenon since 2019, always delivering sturdy scores.

“Sirasa Catchpoint” launches mid-July 2025, marking the current’s Asian debut. The U.Okay. mannequin attracted 3 million viewers and 20.2% share on BBC One. The format combines quiz questions with bodily movement as contestants place themselves to catch falling balls for cash prizes. “The expansion of our partnership with Sirasa TV is a testament to the power and suppleness of our codecs,” acknowledged Augustus Dulgaro, authorities VP Asia Pacific at ITV Studios.

REALITY REVIVAL

Disney+ has commissioned a trio of U.Okay. unscripted sequence along with a updated reimagining of courting format “Blind Date.” The ten×45′ sequence, authorities produced by Matthew Worthy and Kieran Doherty for Stellify Media and Graham Stuart for SO TV, choices contestants deciding on from hidden suitors behind the legendary wall with new format twists.

The slate accommodates “The Rooneys” (10×40′), following Coleen and Wayne Rooney‘s family life as she pursues entrepreneurial ventures whereas he handles faculty runs. Lorton Leisure and Blast Motion pictures produce the observational sequence.

“Jamie and Sophie: Elevating Chelsea” tracks “Made in Chelsea” alumni Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo navigating impending parenthood. Dorothy St Images produces in affiliation with Jampot Productions. Sean Doyle, Authorities Director Unscripted, commissioned all three sequence specializing in “female-skewed factual” programming.

STAGE SWEETHEARTS

The model new London West End stage musical “50 First Dates” has launched its full strong for The Completely different Palace run from Sept. 14-Nov. 16. Georgina Fortress (“Indicate Women”) stars as Lucy Whitmore, an artist with short-term memory loss, reverse Josh St. Clair (“Ghost”) as commitment-phobe Henry Roth in roles originated by Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler inside the 2004 film.

The ensemble accommodates Georgia Arron (“Indicate Women”) as Sharon, John Marquez (“The Birthday Event”) as Marlin Whitmore, and Ricky Rojas (“Moulin Rouge!”) as Marco, amongst others. Multi-Tony winner Casey Nicholaw (“Indicate Women,” “The E-book of Mormon”) directs the variation by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen (“The Completely different Josh Cohen”), that features genuine songs exploring love and second prospects. ATG Productions, Unhealthy Robotic Dwell, and Gavin Kalin Productions produce the romantic comedy a few man falling for a lady who forgets him nightly.

CHAT CHAMPIONS

Show display screen Avid gamers Film Membership launches proper now on principal podcast platforms, bringing film commerce creatives into intimate dialog about beloved movement footage. Created by The Script Manufacturing unit in partnership with Soho Sq. Studios and Olympic Studios, the PODSSS manufacturing choices host Charlotte Bogard Macleod interviewing acclaimed skills like Sam Taylor-Johnson and Simon Beaufoy.

Most episodes doc dwell at The Cinema in Selfridges sooner than movie-loving audiences. Season One’s 5 episodes uncover behind-the-scenes tales from “Nowhere Boy,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Conclave,” “Marianne & Leonard: Phrases of Love,” and “Drive.” Bastille’s Dan Smith composed the jingle and appears in episode 4 discussing his documentary-inspired tribute single “Leonard and Marianne.” The weekly sequence objectives to produce insights into filmmaking processes from preliminary thought to show display screen realization.