Luther Creator Neil Cross Pens Ghost Murder Drama Because The Night For ITV & Hard Sun Producer Euston Films

Luther creator Neil Cross has scored a four-part drama about ghosts and murder for British broadcaster ITV.

The network has commissioned Because The Night, produced by Hard Sun producer Euston Films. Inspired by Cross own novel Burial, the series follows the well-meaning but directionless Nathan, who has a terrible secret hes long prayed would stay buried and for which hes long worked hard to make recompense. Almost a decade into his new and devoted married life, Nathan is rocked to the core when Bob, an unwelcome face from the past, turns up on his doorstep with shocking news that triggers a series of catastrophic decisions which cleverly drive a tense and compelling narrative of psychological suspense, dread, love and possible redemption.

Euston Films is backed by Fremantle, where Cross struck an overall deal in December 2017.

The series was commissioned by ITVs Head of Drama, Polly Hill and will be exec produced by Euston Films Managing Director Kate Harwood and Noemi Spanos (Dublin Murders). Niall MacCormick (The Victim) will direct each of the four episodes. Fremantle will sell internationally.

Cross said, “Im truly excited to be working with ITV to make Because the Night. Its one of my favourite stories: a tale of psychological suspense, of guilt and ghosts and murder. Oh, and love. Always love. Our job is to make viewers want to sleep with the lights on. Were looking forward to it.”

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