U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 is developing a TV drama about the jihadist, unrecognized Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, and British muslims who decide to fight for it.
Peter Kosminsky, currently directing mini-series Wolf Hall for the BBC and PBS, will write the Channel 4 series after a half-year research period. He is developing the project with former Channel 4 drama head Liza Marshall’s recently launched production firm Archery Pictures, Broadcast magazine reported.
Channel 4 expects production on the ISIS project to start in 2015, with the show to air in 2016. The drama is expected to be based on research, but revolve around fictional characters and storylines.
Peter Kosminsky, currently directing mini-series Wolf Hall for the BBC and PBS, will write the Channel 4 series after a half-year research period. He is developing the project with former Channel 4 drama head Liza Marshall’s recently launched production firm Archery Pictures, Broadcast magazine reported.
Channel 4 expects production on the ISIS project to start in 2015, with the show to air in 2016. The drama is expected to be based on research, but revolve around fictional characters and storylines.
