A24 has secured the rights to adapt Laura Shepherd-Robinson’s novel We Are the Dead for television after a competitive bidding war involving up to 20 studios. The series will be set in London and center on Brontë Hayes, a lead investigator leading a police unit tasked with solving a complex case. Production is expected to begin with filming scheduled at iconic locations, including the Tower of London, adding historical atmosphere to the crime thriller narrative.
The project marks A24’s expansion into original television programming, following its success in film. Shepherd-Robinson’s debut novel blends suspense and social commentary, focusing on institutional challenges within law enforcement. With the adaptation now underway, the series aims to bring a fresh perspective to the genre while leveraging the production company’s signature style. The release date remains unannounced, but development is progressing rapidly.