BBC acquires The Last Anniversary
October 10, 2024
The BBC has acquired the forthcoming adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s best-selling novel, The Last Anniversary. The six-part series is made by Blossom Films, Made Up Stories and Fifth Season for Asutralian streaming srvice BINGE, in association with the BBC.
The Last Anniversary is a comedy drama wrapped in a gripping mystery about family, motherhood and the women who define the generations that come after them. The cast is led by Teresa Palmer, Miranda Richardson and Danielle Macdonald, with Helen Thomson, Susan Prior, Claude Scott-Mitchell, Charlie Garber, Uli Latukefu and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor.
Moriarty’s story is set on Scribbly Gum Island, a place of many secrets. The one that made it famous – the disappearance of a young couple decades ago – might have made the island a destination for true crime tourists, but when it comes to secrets, the three generations of women that call Scribbly Gum home, hold far more. When Sophie Honeywell (Palmer) inherits a house on the island, left to her by her ex-boyfriend’s great-aunt Connie, it’s the fresh start she’s craving, despite the unwelcome reception she receives on arrival. Single and approaching 40, Sophie is intrigued by something else Connie left her – a promise that she might finally find the man of her dreams…
Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, said: “The Last Anniversary is an entertaining drama full of vivid characters, comedy and romance, with a compelling mystery at its heart – I’m sure BBC viewers will thoroughly enjoy their visit to beautiful Scribbly Gum Island.”
The lead writer is Samantha Strauss and the director is John Polson. Bruna Papandrea, Jodi Matterson and Steve Hutensky are executive producing and Casey Haver co-executive producing for Made Up Stories with Per Saari and Nicole Kidman executive producing for Blossom Films alongside Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh for BINGE. Strauss, Polson and Liane Moriarty are executive producers. Sarah L. Walker serves as script producer.
Fifth Season has also secured a deal with AMC Networks’ US streaming service Sundance Now (US) for the series.
Shannon Cooper, Vice President of Programming for Sundance Now, commented: “We continue to applaud the incomparable brilliance of Teresa Palmer and are elated to work with her again after the ongoing success of A Discovery of Witches. Additionally, The Last Anniversary ticks every box on the Sundance Now audience’s list – drama, crime, exploration, elevated performances and intrigue from start to finish. Thanks to our partners at Fifth Season, Made Up, Blossom Films and BINGE for their dedication across this series.”
The Last Anniversary is supported by the NSW Government through Screen NSW’s Made in NSW Fund.
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