Prime has revealed the first images from its new “mind-bending” thriller series from Manchester’s Quay Street Productions.
The streamer is set to release Harlan Coben’s Lazarus in October in more than 240 countries and territories.
The partnership between Coben and Quay Street has so far been a huge success, with previous adaptations, including Fool Me Once becoming massive hits.
This new drama is based on an original story idea and written by Coben and BAFTA-winner Danny Brocklehurst,
It stars Bill Nighy and Sam Claflin, in the title roles.
Joel Lazarus (Claflin) returns home after his father Dr. Jonathan Lazarus (Nighy) dies by suicide and begins to have disturbing experiences that can’t be explained. He quickly becomes entangled in a series of cold-case murders as he grapples with the mystery of his father’s death and his sister’s murder 25 years ago.
“We were instantly drawn to Lazarus, from the brilliant minds of Harlan and Danny, fitting perfectly into our Pan-English strategy. I am confident that our global Prime Video customers will embrace it too,” said Rola Bauer, Head of Pan-English Scripted SVOD TV, Amazon MGM Studios.
“Combining Director Wayne Yip’s vision with Sam, Bill, and Alexandra’s amazing talent, along with Nicola, Richard, and Quay Street as our award-winning production team, is a dream scenario.”
Further cast include Alexandra Roach as Jenna Lazarus, David Fynn as Seth McGovern, Karla Crome as Bella Catton, and Kate Ashfield as Detective Alison Brown.
The series is executive produced and written by Coben and Brocklehurst (Fool Me Once, Stay Close), alongside Nicola Shindler (Nolly, It’s A Sin) and Richard Fee (Fool Me Once, The Stranger) for Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios and Claflin.
Wayne Che Yip (Rings of Power, Utopia) will direct episodes one and two and will also serve as executive producer. Matt Strevens (Doctor Who, Capital) will produce. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Quay Street Productions in association with Final Twist Productions.