The streamer BritBox announced a new imagining of Inspector Lynley crime novels has begun production in Ireland. Titled Lynley, the four-part series created, written, and executive produced by Steve Thompson (Vienna Blood, Sherlock), will star Leo Suter (Vikings: Valhalla) as “DI Tommy Lynley” and Sofia Barclay (Ted Lasso) as “DS Barbara Havers.” The mismatched police duo become a formidable team against all odds. 

A first-look image reveals Suter and Barclay as the beloved detective duo from Elizabeth George’s internationally best-selling books. The project will explore timely themes of gender, class, and ethics, all while under the pressure of seeking justice. Lynley is produced by Colin Callender’s award-winning production company, Playground (Wolf Hall, All Creatures Great and Small). Ed Bazalgette (Marie Antoinette, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die) serves as lead director with Suzanne McAuley (Magpie Murders, Love/Hate) as series producer.

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