Disney+Hotstar are set to make an Indian version of Adrian Dunbar’s drama, Blood.
Virgin Media announced an Indian rendition of the thriller-mystery show will be made after the Irish series was widely praised.
The Indian version will have ‘Mirzapur’ directors Gurmmeet Singh and Mihir Desai as the showrunner and director
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Starring Carolina Main, Adrian Dunbar and created by Sophie Petzal, the original is about familial bonds, memories, and the past’s impact on the present.
Bill Malone, Director of Content, Virgin Media Television said: “It is great to see Irish drama and VMTV’s international strategy get such traction. ‘The Deceived’, VMTV’s Co-commission with Channel 5, has also enjoyed a hugely successful run on Netflix in the UK, while two Co-commissions between VMTV and ITV: ‘Holding’ and ‘Redemption’ will air on VMTV this month. It really is a very exciting time for Irish drama internationally.”
Gaurav Banerjee, Head, Content, Disney+ Hotstar, and HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, said they are elated to announce the Indian adaptation of "Blood", thereby, further strengthening their thriller offerings on the platform.
"The demand for entertainment is rapidly evolving, and viewers’ want for new-fangled content is expanding. On our journey to engage with millions of viewers, we are delighted to be able to collaborate with the most prolific creative minds at All3Media International to present stories that defy narratives to satiate our viewer’s appetite for unparalleled entertainment experience," Banerjee said.
The Indian version of the show will be produced by Dreamers & Doers Co, a premium content studio owned by Reliance Entertainment, in association with All3Media International. All3Media International’s EVP APAC Sabrina Duguet said they are delighted to bring an Indian version of this drama.
Duguet added, ”Sophie Petzal’s impeccable writing skillfully draws viewers into the story with its universally relevant themes and innovative take on the thriller-mystery genre, making 'Blood' perfect for Indian adaptation,"
CEO of Dreamers & Doers Co, Namit Sharma said, they are constantly looking for great subjects that they can bring to the Indian market and ‘Blood' is a story that is universal.
"Our showrunner Gurmmeet Singh and director Mihir Desai have crafted the series with passion and care and we couldn’t be more proud of this fact. Dark, delicious and deceptive - ‘Blood’ is a family drama like no other," Sharma said.
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