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Jamie Dornan starrer “The Tourist” is ready to get an Indian adaptation.
Banijay Asia has inked a cope with “The Tourist” distributor All3Media International, acquiring the rights to create a neighborhood adaptation.
“The Tourist,” which was written by Harry and Jack Williams, stars Dornan as a person who wakes up in Australia with amnesia after a automotive crash.
“Looking for answers, he encounters a neighborhood woman who remembers him and volunteers to assist him rediscover his identity,” the logline says. “What few clues he can find hint that he has a dark past from which he must escape before it catches up with him.”
The second season of the show, which launched earlier this 12 months, sees the characters relocate to Ireland because the mystery deepens.
The unique series was produced by Two Brothers Pictures and Highview Productions.
“We at Banijay are huge fans of Two Brothers and the thrilling masterpieces that they craft,” said Mrinalini Jain, group chief development officer for Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India. “‘The Tourist’ offers a novel mix of mystery and suspense that we consider will resonate deeply with our viewers. We’re ecstatic to bring an adaptation of such a gripping and internationally celebrated series to Indian audiences. Collaborating with All3Media International allows us to take care of the high standards set by the unique while infusing it with a definite Indian touch.”
Sabrina Duguet, EVP for Asia Pacific at All3Media International, added: “‘The Tourist’ has been an outstanding success globally, and we’re delighted to see it being adapted for the Indian market. Banijay Asia has a powerful track record of making high-quality local adaptations, and we’re confident that they may deliver an exceptional version of this globally loved thriller. We stay up for seeing how the story will probably be reimagined for Indian viewers.”
Banijay Asia has previously adapted shows including “The Night Manager,” “Call My Agent” and “The Trial” for local audiences.
