Eleventh Hour Films, the independent drama production
company, has announced that it has secured the screen rights to Ian Rankin’s
bestselling Rebus series, published by the Orion Publishing Group. Gregory Burke,
the award-winning writer of ’71,
Entebbe and Black Watch will be adapting the novels, to deliver a
bold and visionary take for a contemporary international TV audience.
Author Ian Rankin says: “I'm so thrilled and honoured that Gregory Burke is
bringing his outstanding storytelling talent to Rebus. As far as I'm concerned
it's the perfect match, allowing the character of John Rebus to emerge in all
his complex three-dimensional glory."
Screenwriter Gregory Burke adds: "It is an honour and a privilege to have the
opportunity to work on adapting an iconic character like John Rebus for
television. As someone who has grown up and lives in South East Scotland, Ian
Rankin's best-selling books provide the perfect material to make a thrilling
series about crime in the modern world."
Executive Producer Jill Green comments: “We approached Greg because we knew he would do
something really different and characterful. This will be a fresh and
revisionist take in every way introducing both Rebus and Edinburgh to a new
generation, at a moment where crime drama is at its most exciting level.”
The Rebus novels have sold over 30 million copies and are
published in 36 languages. 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of John
Rebus, when he walked across the page of Knots & Crosses for the
first time in 1987.
Ian Rankin and the Orion Publishing group are marking the
anniversary of this iconic character with a series of events and activities
across the year, including the much-heralded RebusFest, which takes place 30
June – 2 July 2017
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