Banijay Asia has signed a deal with distributor All3Media International to create the Indian adaptation of popular drama series, The Tourist.
Starring Jamie Dornan, the original series was written by Harry and Jack Williams, the creators of Rellik and Boat Story, and was produced by Two Brothers Pictures and Highview Productions.
The plot of the original series revolves around an Irishman who wakes up in an Australian hospital with amnesia after a car crash. Trying to find answers, he comes across a local woman who remembers him and offers to help him to rediscover his identity. A few clues that they manage to uncover hint at a dark past from which he must escape before it catches up with him.
Distributed internationally to over five continents by All3Media International, The Tourist has aired with production partners BBC One in the UK, Stan in Australia, and ZDF in Germany, with further territories including the USA, Canada, Latin America, South Korea and the Nordics.
“We at Banijay are huge fans of Two Brothers and the thrilling masterpieces that they craft,” said Mrinalini Jain, Group Chief Development Officer, Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India. “The Tourist offers a unique blend of mystery and suspense that we believe will resonate deeply with our viewers. We are ecstatic to bring an adaptation of such a gripping and internationally celebrated series to Indian audiences. Collaborating with All3Media International allows us to maintain the high standards set by the original while infusing it with a distinct Indian touch.”
Sabrina Duguet, EVP Asia Pacific at All3Media International, added: “The Tourist has been a phenomenal success globally, and we are delighted to see it being adapted for the Indian market. Banijay Asia has an impressive track record of creating high-quality local adaptations, and we are confident that they will deliver an exceptional version of this globally loved thriller. We look forward to seeing how the story will be reimagined for Indian viewers.”
Banijay Asia has produced several scripted adaptations including The Night Manager, The Trial and Call My Agent Bollywood, alongside originals like Aarya, Dahan, Matsya Kaand, Bombay Begums and Trial By Fire.
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