​NENT Studios UK develops bestseller ‘The Holiday’ with Projector Pictures

NENT Studios UK today confirms that it has gone into development on ‘The Holiday’ with Projector Pictures, after the producer secured the rights to T.M. Logan’s bestseller of the same name.

Projector Pictures is the BAFTA-nominated UK indie founded by actor Trevor Eve (‘A Discovery of Witches’, ‘Kidnap and Ransom’, ‘Waking the Dead’). Its credits include two series of the critically acclaimed ITV drama ‘Kidnap and Ransom’, starring Eve as a hostage negotiator, ‘Waking the Dead’ spin-off ‘The Body Farm’, co-produced with the BBC, and the feature-length ‘Cinderella’ for Channel 4, starring Kathleen Turner and Jane Birkin. NENT Studios UK has an existing first-look deal with Projector Pictures.

‘The Holiday’, a Richard and Judy Book Club thriller, spent ten weeks on the Sunday Times’ top ten bestsellers’ list in 2019 and has been described as “a blistering page-turner; perfectly plotted, riveting, and with an exceptional ending”. It is currently in development as a 4 x 60 primetime thriller, with writer Michael Crompton (‘Silent Witness’, ‘Safe House’, ‘Kidnap and Ransom’) attached to adapt, and is receiving significant interest from UK broadcasters.

It was supposed to be the perfect holiday - a group of families enjoying a week together in the sun. Four women who have been best friends for as long as they can remember making the most of a luxurious villa in the south of France. But on the day they arrive, Kate uncovers a secret: her husband is having an affair. The dream holiday quickly becomes a nightmare when she suspects the other woman is one of her best friends, working against Kate to destroy her family. But which one is it? As Kate closes in on the truth in the stifling Mediterranean heat, she realises too late that the stakes are far higher than she ever imagined…Because someone in the villa may be prepared to kill to keep their secret hidden.

Dave Clarke, NENT Studios UK’s EVP of content says:
“We are delighted to be working with the talented and passionate team at Projector Pictures to get this first project together off the ground. With ‘The Holiday’, T.M. Logan has created an unforgettable book that is difficult to put down. Our development process ensures nothing is lost and we will be excited to see the book’s intriguing characters and gripping story, played out against a sun-drenched and glamorous backdrop, move seamlessly to the screen at the hands of Michael Crompton. The early interest in the UK is very positive and we anticipate that this will be replicated when we talk to potential international partners.”

Rachel Gesua, executive producer at Projector Pictures adds:
“NENT Studios UK is proving to be an invaluable partner to our business, with its financial support and extensive market knowledge bringing a new dimension to our creative development process. We are excited to see such quick progress on ‘The Holiday’, as well as significant input on the other projects on our slate, and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship.”

Projector Pictures’ deal for the book rights was negotiated with Sheila David, T.M. Logan’s representative at The Darley Anderson Agency.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

NENT Studios UK (www.nentstudiosuk.com) is part of NENT Studios, which is one of the world’s leading creators, producers and distributors of scripted and unscripted programming, commercials, events and branded content. With 32 companies in 17 countries, NENT Studios operates through three divisions - Nordics and Central & Eastern Europe, the UK, and the US. NENT Studios is behind acclaimed works in genres ranging from drama, factual and documentary to reality, game shows and lifestyle.

NENT Studios is part of Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the Nordic region’s leading entertainment provider. Headquartered in Stockholm, NENT Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (`NENT A' and `NENT B'). NENT Group has also formed a UK based joint venture with FilmNation Entertainment and invested in new US studio Picturestart. Learn more at www.nentgroup.com.

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