Howells and Creevy cast in Channel 4 adaptation of 'The Night They Vanished'
Callum Scott Howells and Gabrielle Creevy star in a six-part Channel 4 thriller from BBC Studios, adapted from Vanessa Savage's novel and now filming in Wales.
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The story, neutrally told
Callum Scott Howells and Gabrielle Creevy are leading a six-part adaptation of Vanessa Savage's romantic thriller The Night They Vanished, made by BBC Studios for Channel 4. DeadlineN “Cameras have rolled in Wales on the six-part series” Read at Deadline ↗ Radio TimesN “Filming is now underway in Wales.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Creevy plays Anna, who finds her childhood house listed on a true-crime website as the scene of her family's future deaths. DeadlineN “whose world is blown apart when she discovers her childhood house listed on a true-crime website as the scene of her family’s future deaths” Read at Deadline ↗ Radio TimesN “Anna's world is torn apart when she discovers her childhood house listed on a true crime website as the scene of her family's future deaths.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Howells plays Cai, who runs the site but says he did not post the listing; police call it a hoax, yet Anna's family have vanished. Radio TimesN “insists he did not post the distressing article, while the police declare it a hoax” Read at Radio Times ↗
Tamzin Outhwaite and Steffan Rhodri play Anna's stepmother Jo and father Idris, with Matthew Gravelle, Lisa Victoria and others in support. DeadlineN “Tamzin Outhwaite (The Wives, Ridley Road, The Tower) as Anna’s stepmum Jo” Read at Deadline ↗ Radio TimesN “Steffan Rhodri (Gavin & Stacey) as her father, Idris.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Angharad Elen and Hannah Daniel adapted the novel, Geraint Todd directs and Sian Elen John is series producer. Radio TimesN “The story has been adapted by Angharad Elen (The Light in the Hall) and Hannah Daniel (Mudtown).” Read at Radio Times ↗ Deadline reports the show is produced and sold worldwide by BBC Studios' new label CliffEdge Entertainment, that Channel 4 pre-bought it, and that it understands a US buyer deal is close. DeadlineN “Channel 4 has pre-bought the drama while we understand a deal with a U.S. buyer is close.” Read at Deadline ↗
Radio Times adds that the series is supported by the Welsh Government through Creative Wales and has no release date yet. Radio TimesN “is supported by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales”“a specific release date is yet to be announced” Read at Radio Times ↗
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- Framing
- Both trade and consumer outlets present it as a casting and production announcement, leading with the two stars and the plot premise.
- Emphasis
- Deadline stresses the business side (new CliffEdge label, pre-buy, US deal); Radio Times stresses the Welsh setting, cast connections and funding.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Deadline omits Creative Wales backing and the absence of a release date; Radio Times omits the CliffEdge label and US buyer talks.
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“EXCLUSIVE: It’s a Sin star Callum Scott Howells and Gabrielle Creevy (Black Doves) are leading an adaptation” — Deadline
“Callum Scott Howells and Gabrielle Creevy lead a chilling new Channel 4 mystery filming in Wales.” — Radio Times
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What every side reports
- Six-part series adapted from Vanessa Savage's novel, produced by BBC Studios for Channel 4
- Howells plays Cai and Creevy plays Anna
- Filming is under way in Wales
- Adapted by Angharad Elen and Hannah Daniel; directed by Geraint Todd
Gabrielle Creevy person
Creevy describes her character as sharp and loyal and the role as a gift.
“It's a gift of a role and I can't wait for audiences to unravel the truth with her.” — Radio Times
Callum Scott Howells person
Howells describes Cai as charming and ambiguous, a challenge he likes.
“Cai is charming, complicated and never quite what he seems.” — Radio Times
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Neutral Industry-scoop framing focused on deal structure, the new BBC Studios label and international sales.
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It's a Sin favourite cast in Welsh TV thriller adaptation of popular novel The Night They Vanished
Sympathetic Promotional cast announcement highlighting Welsh talent, the setting and the cast's earlier work together.
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- 30 Sep 10:15 First DeadlineN Callum Scott Howells & Gabrielle Creevy Leading Adaptation Of Vanessa Savage Thriller ‘The Night They Vanished’ For BBC Studios & Channel 4
- 30 Sep 15:04 +4h 49m Radio TimesN It's a Sin favourite cast in Welsh TV thriller adaptation of popular novel The Night They Vanished
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