ITV Thriller 'The Party' Opens to 1.5 Million Viewers
ITV Studios is selling the Luke Evans-led thriller at MIPCOM after its premiere drew a peak of nearly 1.5 million viewers.
The ITV thriller The Party, adapted from Elizabeth Day's novel, premiered on ITV to a peak of nearly 1.5 million viewers, according to deadline.com. The debut aired the night before the article's publication, with Monday, October 9, 2026, as the event date. Sarah Solemani adapted the novel for television.
Luke Evans stars as journalist Martin Gilmour, with Tom Cullen playing politician Ben Fitzmaurice. Evans' company, Stoic Productions, holds a production credit on the series. ITV Studios, which is selling The Party to global buyers at MIPCOM, is also presenting Steven Moffat's Number 10 at the market.
From Page to Screen
Evans read The Party during the pandemic and brought the novel to World Productions, the ITV Studios-owned company he previously worked with on ITV's drama The Pembrokeshire Murders in October 2025.
Quick answers
When did The Party premiere on ITV?
The Party premiered on ITV the night before the article's publication, with an event date of October 9, 2026, according to deadline.com.
Who stars in The Party?
Luke Evans plays journalist Martin Gilmour and Tom Cullen plays politician Ben Fitzmaurice.
Who adapted The Party for television?
Sarah Solemani adapted Elizabeth Day's novel for ITV.