Forster's 2DUX² and Me+You Win Auction for Nines Series
Marc Forster will direct the first episodes of the thriller adaptation, which Fremantle is selling globally.
Marc Forster's 2DUX² and Me+You Productions have acquired the rights to Jamie Scallion's thriller novel Nines and will develop it as a high-end returning TV series, according to Deadline. Forster is set to direct the first block of episodes and remain involved throughout the series.
The rights were secured following a competitive auction. The creative team is currently casting and speaking to writers.
Fremantle is handling global sales for the Nines series.
Transworld has acquired world English-language rights to the Nines novel and its sequel, which are scheduled to publish in 2028 and 2029 respectively.
Background
Forster is known for directing films including World War Z, Quantum of Solace, Finding Neverland and A Man Called Otto, and for directing two episodes and executive producing Prime Video's Hand of God. Scallion was lead singer in rock band Officer Kicks and co-wrote the YA book series The Rock 'n' Roll Diaries, and in 2025 co-wrote the YA novel The Last Song on Earth with broadcaster Dave Berry. Me+You Productions is known for its I Am... anthology for Channel 4.
Quick answers
Who is directing the Nines TV series?
Marc Forster will direct the first block of episodes and remain involved throughout the series.
Who is handling global sales for Nines?
Fremantle is handling global sales for the series.
When will the Nines novel be published?
Transworld has acquired world English-language rights to the Nines novel and its sequel, scheduled to publish in 2028 and 2029 respectively.