UKTV Acquires Both Seasons of Maigret Reboot for U&Drama
The Maigret acquisition is part of a 114-hour content deal between UKTV and Banijay Rights, reported by Deadline.
UKTV has acquired both seasons of PBS Masterpiece's Maigret reboot for its U&Drama network and U streaming service. According to Deadline, the acquisition is part of a 114-hour content deal between UKTV and Banijay Rights.
The Maigret reboot stars Benjamin Wainwright as Chief Inspector Jules Maigret and is produced by Playground in association with Banijay Rights.
The wider deal also includes the second season of A Remarkable Place to Die, Agatha & The Midnight Murders, Ambulance (Series 12 and 13), Lost and Found in the Lakes, Saving Lives at Sea (Series 9 and 10) and Tribe with Bruce Parry.
Background
Maigret is an adaptation of Georges Simenon's works and was previously adapted for a 2016 ITV series starring Rowan Atkinson.
The news comes ahead of next week's MIPCOM Cannes, as reported by Deadline.
Quick answers
Where will the Maigret reboot air in the UK?
UKTV has acquired both seasons for its U&Drama network and U streaming service.
Who stars in the Maigret reboot?
Benjamin Wainwright stars as Chief Inspector Jules Maigret.
Who produces the Maigret reboot?
The series is produced by Playground in association with Banijay Rights.