EXCLUSIVE:John Simm and Nikki Amuka-Bird are leading a mystery thriller series titledI, Jack WrightforFederationStories andUKTV.
Gemma Jones (Bridget Jones)will also feature.
A number of deals have already been struck for Scandi public broadcasters YLE, DK, NRK and SRK.
John Simm (left) and Nikki Amuka-BirdRobbie Jack/Corbis via Getty Images
Deadline understands a deal with theBBCis close.
Shooting will begin this month on the series that stars double-BAFTA nominee Simm as Gray Wright.
Their sights turn to the Wright family, where the mother of all feuds is beginning.
More cast will be announced soon.
I, Jack Wrightis a whip-smart, bingeable, funny and relatable treat.
The UKTV original was commissioned by Hilary Rosen.
The pre-investment deal was brokered by Tarmo Kivikallio, head of acquisitions and commissioning for YLE.
The series has been ordered for Alibi by Emma Ayech, channel director.
Executive producers are Williams, Gottlieb, Lang and Tom Vaughan.
Helen Perry will be executive producer for UKTV.
