Paramount+ has ordered ‘Curfew‘ (working title) starring Sarah Parish, Mandip Gill, Mitchell Robertson & Alexandra Burke, from Vertigo Films (Monsters, Britannia, Mammals) in association with Evolutionary Films (I Am Vengeance: Retaliation), which has commenced filming in and around London this month.
The six-part crime thriller is set in a society where all men live under ‘The Women’s Safety Act’, meaning they are bound by a strict curfew from 7PM to 7AM every night, with their movements tracked by an ankle tag 24 hours a day. When a woman’s body is discovered, brutally murdered during curfew hours and left on the steps of the Women’s Safety Centre, veteran Police officer Pamela Green believes that a man is responsible. But in a world where men are bound by the curfew system, her theory is rejected. The introduction of The Women’s Safety Act almost three years ago is widely considered as effective at protecting women, who have been able to go out at night without looking over their shoulders, and nobody wants to hear different.
If Pamela proves a man committed this murder, it could bring The Women’s Safety Act crashing down – people in high places are determined to make the curfew a success and will do all it takes to prevent Pamela from discovering the truth.
“Curfew is a gripping addition to our UK originals slate for Paramount+,” commented Paul Testar for Paramount+. “We are excited to be collaborating with the team at Vertigo Films and a brilliant cast to bring this propulsive thriller to life.”
Sarah Parish (Stay Close) is Pamela, our lead investigator, whilst Mitchell Robertson (Mayflies) is rookie cop Eddie, who is shadowing Pamela during the investigation. Mandip Gill (Doctor Who) joins the cast as Sarah, an employee at the local tagging centre at the heart of Pamela and Eddie’s investigation. Alexandra Burke (Sister Act) joins the cast as Helen, a well-intentioned local school teacher and advocator for the curfew.
Joasia Goldyn (Britannia) is Director on the series, whilst Lydia Yeoman (The Haze) is lead writer. Joining Yeoman in the writing team is Jess Green (EastEnders), who will write episode three and Sumerah Srivastav (Manifest) will write episode five. Allan Niblo, Jane Moore and Nathalie Peter-Contesse are Executive Producers on the series for Vertigo Films, and John Adams (Damaged) joins the team as Producer. ‘Curfew’ (w/t) was commissioned by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, UK, Paramount+
“Curfew is a provocative and thrilling show that aims to contribute to the important conversation around violence against women,” adds exec producer Nathalie Peter-Contesse. We are delighted to work with Paramount+ and Federation to bring it to UK and International audiences.”
‘Curfew‘ (working title) does not yet have a premiere date but will be available exclusively on Paramount+ in the UK. Federation Studios will handle global sales. If you want to keep track of this or any other show, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when it gets a UK premiere date.
