Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible 2, Desperate Housewives) is entering the role of the legendary Danish author Hans Christian Andersen For Fairytale detectiveA new criminal dramatic series of one hour of writer Brendan Foley and Omega Global Media.
The series reinvented Andersen not only as the creator of beloved fairy tales, but as an amateur Sleuth in 1850 Copenhagen.
Each episode will see him investigating the crimes with the help of characters pulled directly from his stories, who manifest themselves in the real world to guide him towards justice. At the same time, Andersen is determined to win the heart of Jenny Lind, the famous singer often called “Swedish Nightingale”.
Scott and Foley recently worked together in the CW Breakout series Sherlock AND DaughterWhere Foley was a creator and Scott played the notorious professor Moriarty. Foley also wrote the second season of the Nordic criminal drama The man who died And he is juggling several international projects. In addition to acting Fairytale detectiveScott will make the executive products together with Foley.
The actor is being employed with a full list that includes ITVX HackChannel 4 drama Summer waterand the BBC Scammer.
The CEO of Omega Global Media Danny Goldman should show Fairytale detective In Mipcom this October, where the project will be presented to potential buyers.
Scott shared his enthusiasm for the role, saying: “I can’t wait to collaborate with Brendan Foley in” Fairytale Detective “. He gave us a unique and exciting vision of the world of Hans Christian Andersen, who is fun, surprising and incredibly moving.
“Hans Christian Anderson is a tragic/comic figure, perhaps on the spectrum of autism, whose only emotional outlet is through his imaginary characters – is his characters. The resolution of the crimes gives him the same validation as his narrative and the possibility of understanding and connecting with the world that surrounds him.
“Exploring those aspects of his life and character during a series is incredibly exciting for me and we hope it is revealing for an audience.”
Fairytale detective It looks like a fascinating mix of dramatic film, mystery and fantasy.
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant
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