ITV have commissioned a ten-episode TV series based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Jekyll & Hyde and it's got The Fast Show's Charlie Higson on board to write it and executive produce. Although I wouldn't be expecting anything similar as this show is set to be an action adventure series, but surely we can expect the odd one-liner given Higson's on board? Although ITV have said Higson's brief for the series is to 'exude mystery, fantasy, horror and sci-fi'
The series will be set in the 1930s and will focus on Robert Jekyll, "the grandson of the original doctor". Colin Teague (Being Human, The Town, Sinbad) will directing while filming will take place in London from February to July next year.
TV says: "At the heart of the drama is Robert Jekyll's quest to discover his real identity, his true family history and the nature of his 'curse'. One actor will play the lead role Jekyll, transforming into Hyde in moments of extreme anger, stress and when his or the lives of others are threatened."
Higson himself said; "It's an exciting challenge to take Stevenson's work and use it as the basis for a new Jekyll & Hyde. So many superheroes with secret dual personalities have been brought to life thanks to Jekyll & Hyde. He's one of literatures most important and influential characters and it's a privilege to be rediscovering him."
