ShogundirectorJonathan van Tullekenwill lead a TV adaptation ofAndrew Michael Hurleys debut novel,The Loney.

He is published by John Murray Press.

Its wonderful to be working with New Regency and Jonathan van Tulleken, said Hurley.

Jonathan van Tulleken and Andrew Michael Hurley

Jonathan van Tulleken and Andrew Michael HurleyAlberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Images; Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images

Screen adaptation gives a story a whole new dimension, and Im excited to see whereThe Loneygoes next.

Im thrilled at the opportunity to adaptThe Loney, said van Tulleken.

The U.S.-based parent Regency Television is working on the likes ofMr.

Richard Gadd poses with his BAFTA TV Craft Award / a still from ‘Baby Reindeer’

& Mrs. Smithfor Prime Video starring Donald Glover, and the upcomingMan on Fire,based on A.J.

Quinnells book series, for Netflix.