Eleventh Hour Films have picked up the rights to author Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus book series, tapping Gregory Burke (’71) to write a contemporary TV drama adaptation.
“As someone who has grown up and lives in South East Scotland, Ian Rankin’s best-selling books provide the perfect material to make a thrilling series about crime in the modern world,” said Burke.
According to executive producer Jill Green, the new Rebus series will present “a fresh and revisionist take in every way introducing both Rebus and Edinburgh to a new generation.”
Rankin’s books have previously been adapted by ITV, with Rebus running for four seasons between 2000 and 2007. John Hannah took on the role of DI John Rebus for the first series, with Ken Stott portraying the character from the second season onwards.
