UK thriller Boat Story is getting an Indian adaptation.
The series written by Harry and Jack Williams and produced by Two Brothers Pictures in association with All3Media International, starred Daisy Haggard as Paterson Joseph as two strangers, who stumble across a haul of cocaine on a shipwrecked boat, they can’t believe their luck. But it soon proves a poisoned chalice…
Originally commissioned by BBC One and Amazon Freevee, it will nwo be adapted by Mumbai-based Locomotive Global Media for the Indian market.
Roshni Ghosh, producer at Locomotive Global Media, said: “We take satisfaction in our ability to adapt international formats for the Indian audience. We’re excited to bring Boat Story to India, collaborating with creative minds and our partners at All3Media International to present stories that deliver an entertainment experience.”
Sharma said: “I am really happy to be working on the adaptation of Boat Story. It is a fun, madly entertaining show with relatable yet quirky characters that keep you hooked until the end. While we aim to preserve the original’s essence, we are excited to infuse local flavor and fresh perspectives into our version that packs the show with action, humour and thrills specifically tailored for the Indian viewer.”
It screened in Australia on BBC First.
Source: Variety
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