The internationally acclaimed thriller drama series will be reimagined for Indian audiences in this collaboration between Banijay Asia and All3Media.
Banijay Asia announced signing an agreement with independent distributor All3Media International to acquire the rights to The Tourist, the award-winning drama created by Two Brothers Pictures, to be adapted for India.
This partnership aims to set a new benchmark for international adaptations in the Indian subcontinent, offering viewers another captivating series. The remake will retain the exciting essence of the original while infusing cultural elements unique to India.
Mrinalini Jain, Group Chief Development Officer, Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India, expressed her excitement about the partnership: “We at Banijay are huge fans of Two Brothers and the thrilling masterpieces they craft. The Tourist offers a unique blend of mystery and suspense that we believe will resonate deeply with our viewers. We are ecstatic to bring an adaptation of such a gripping and internationally celebrated series to Indian audiences. Collaborating with All3Media International allows us to maintain the high standards set by the original while infusing it with a distinct Indian touch.”
Sabrina Duguet, EVP of Asia Pacific at All3Media International, commented on the alliance: “The Tourist has been a phenomenal success globally, and we are delighted to see it being adapted for the Indian market. Banijay Asia has an impressive track record of creating high-quality local adaptations, and we are confident that they will deliver an exceptional version of this globally loved thriller. We look forward to seeing how the story will be reimagined for Indian viewers.”
Starring Jamie Dornan, the original series was written by Harry and Jack Williams, the creators of Rellik and Boat Story, and was produced by Two Brothers Pictures and Highview Productions. Distributed internationally to over five continents by All3Media International, it has aired with production partners BBC One in the UK, Stan in Australia, and ZDF in Germany, with further territories including the USA, Canada, Latin America, South Korea and the Nordics.
The plot of the groundbreaking series revolves around an Irishman who wakes up in an Australian hospital with amnesia after a car crash. Seeking answers, he encounters a local woman who remembers him and volunteers to help him rediscover his identity. What few clues he can find hint that he has a dark past from which he must escape before it catches up with him.
Banijay Asia has successfully delivered several hit scripted adaptations, including The Night Manager, The Trial, and Call My Agent Bollywood, alongside successful originals like Aarya, Dahan, Matsya Kaand, Bombay Begums, and Trial By Fire.
