More news from MIPCOM where it has emerged that US network A&E has acquired six-part crime drama series ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’.
Shooting on the ITV commissioned series commenced in Belfast on January 26th and wrapped in early May after a 14 week shoot. The show is produced by Rainmark Films and made with funding from Northern Ireland Screen.
Incorporating elements from the investigative and horror genres, the series will star Sean Bean as Inspector John Marlott who will be taken on a terrifying journey in pursuit of a chilling and diabolical foe. Other cast members include Anna Maxwell Martin, Charlie Creed Miles, Hugh O Conor, Lalor Roddy, Stuart Graham, Tom Ward and Vanessa Kirby.
‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’ is produced by David Tanner for Rainmark Films (‘Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight’ – as co-producer) and Carol Moorhead (‘Line of Duty’, ‘Wodehouse In Exile’ – as line producer). The drama’s co-creator Benjamin Ross, whose credits also include ‘Poppy Shakespeare’ and ‘RKO28’, is directing the series. Endemol Shine International us handling global sales.
VFX on the period drama took place at Screen Scene VFX. Susan Scott was the Costume Designer on the show with Donal O Farrell as the stunt co-ordinator and Alan Walsh as the stunt performer.