Doctor Who's ex-showrunner Chris Chibnall is making a TV comeback via Netflix.
Radio Times reports that he'll adapt Agatha Christie's 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery for the streaming platform, with shooting scheduled to kick off this summer.
Chibnall will also executive-produce the series through his Imaginary Friends company, while The Tourist director Chris Sweeney is behind the camera.
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The Seven Dials Mystery rounds up characters from Christie's prior novel The Secret of Chimneys, including Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent, Lord Caterham and Superintendent Battle.
As for the storyline, it follows Bundle's investigation into seven strange clocks discovered at the scene of a murder.
James Prichard of Agatha Christie Limited said in a statement: "Bundle Brent is one of my great grandmother's raft of interesting humorous sharp young female characters. To see her brought to life through the words of Chris Chibnall and this production with Orchid Pictures and Netflix is a dream come true. I think viewers will love this world that we have created and hope for more."
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Orchid Pictures' very own Suzanne Mackie went on to comment: "I am excited to be bringing The Seven Dials Mystery to life, and to be introducing a new generation of iconic Christie characters to the screen.
"It has been a joy to work with Chris Chibnall in creating this bold, authored and ambitious vision for the series. Together with Chris Sussman and Agatha Christie Limited and, under the masterful direction of Chris Sweeney, we are thrilled to embark on this creative journey."
Doctor Who will return for its 14th series on May 11 at midnight, airing on BBC One in the UK and Disney+ elsewhere. Classic episodes of Doctor Who are available on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
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