Rebus
GenreCrime drama
Based onInspector Rebus novels by Ian Rankin
Written byGregory Burke
Directed byNiall MacCormick
Fiona Walton
StarringRichard Rankin
Country of originScotland
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Jill Green
  • Paula Cuddy
  • Eve Gutierrez
  • Isabelle Hultén
  • Tomas Axelsson
  • Ian Rankin
  • Gregory Burke
  • Niall MacCormick
Production companiesEleventh Hour Films
Viaplay
Original release
NetworkViaplay

Rebus is an upcoming Scottish crime drama streaming television series, adapted from the Inspector Rebus novels by Sir Ian Rankin, and starring Richard Rankin in the titular role. It is the debut UK production from Swedish streaming service Viaplay.[1][2]

Synopsis

“The compelling new story follows 40-year-old police detective John Rebus (Richard Rankin), who finds himself at a psychological crossroads following an altercation with an infamous Edinburgh gangster.

At odds with a job increasingly driven by corporate technocrats, involved in a toxic affair he knows he needs to end, and all but supplanted in his daughter’s life by his ex-wife’s wealthy new husband, Rebus begins to wonder if he still has a role to play – either as a family man or a police officer.

In a world of divisive politics and national discord, does the law still have meaning, or is everyone reverting to an older set of rules? And if so, why shouldn’t Rebus do so too?”[3]

Cast

Production

The series was announced in November 2022.[5] In March 2023, Richard Rankin was announced as the star.[6] In April, the supporting cast was announced, along with the fact that filming had started.[7]

Rebus is written by Gregory Burke, and directed by Niall MacCormick and Fiona Walton. Burke and Ian Rankin will also serve as executive producers. The series will consist of six episodes.[4]

Broadcast

Rebus will stream exclusively on Viaplay in 2024.[4]

References

  1. Goldbart, Max (3 November 2022). "Ian Rankin's 'Rebus' Returns To TV As Viaplay's Debut UK Original". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  2. Goldbart, Max (16 March 2023). "Viaplay Finds Its Inspector Rebus". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  3. Ferguson, Brian (16 March 2023). "Outland star Richard Rankin cast as John Rebus for detective's TV reboot". The Scotsman. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Filming commences in Scotland for new TV drama Rebus". screen.scot. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. Goldbart, Max (3 November 2022). "Ian Rankin's 'Rebus' Returns To TV As Viaplay's Debut UK Original". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  6. Goldbart, Max (16 March 2023). "Viaplay Finds Its Inspector Rebus". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  7. Cremona, Patrick (26 April 2023). "Rebus reboot begins filming as additional cast revealed". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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