Taking part in Good – ITV adapts JP Delaney’s child swap thriller

The four-part drama will star James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle and Jessica Brown Findlay. 

ITV have introduced an adaptation of the best-selling novel Taking part in Good by JP Delaney.

The four-part psychological thriller sequence has gathered a powerful headline forged: it stars James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle and Jessica Brown Findlay.

The story involves the display tailored by Grace Ofori-Attah, who wrote Malpractice for ITV in 2023.

Right here’s the synopsis for Taking part in Good:

Set in opposition to a sweeping Cornish panorama, two {couples} uncover that their toddlers had been switched at delivery in a hospital mix-up, and face a horrifying dilemma: do they preserve the sons they’ve raised and beloved, or reclaim their organic youngster?

Playing Nice - Niamh Algar as Maddie
Taking part in Good – Niamh Algar as Maddie (c) Rabbit Observe Photos and STUDIOCANAL/ITV

Dwelling a waking nightmare, Pete (James Norton) and Maddie (Niamh Algar) are jettisoned into the world of the opposite couple; Miles (James McArdle) and Lucy (Jessica Brown Findlay). At first it appears all 4 are agreed on an answer, however it quickly turns into clear that hidden motives are at play. How far can every couple belief the actual mother and father of their youngster – and even one another? As Pete and Maddie are stretched to breaking level, they realise they’ll cease at nothing to maintain their household collectively.

Principal pictures for the sequence is presently underway in Cornwall.

The sequence comes from Rabbit Observe Photos (James Norton’s manufacturing firm with Kitty Kaletsky), and STUDIOCANAL. They govt produce with Kate Crowe and STUDIOCANAL’s Joe Naftalin. Grace Ofori-Attah and writer JP Delaney additionally govt produce, whereas Nick Pitt (Black Mirror) is sequence producer.

From Rabbit Observe Photos, Kitty Kaletsky and James Norton mentioned:

“Taking part in Good was the primary e-book we optioned after launching Rabbit Observe and we really feel immensely happy with the mission it has turn into. To be working with ITV, STUDIOCANAL, fantastic Grace Ofori-Attah, visionary Kate Hewitt, our unbelievable forged and the entire remainder of the manufacturing group is a large privilege. We’re thrilled and really excited.”

Grace Ofori-Attah provides:

“It has been an absolute privilege to adapt JP Delaney’s gripping novel for the display. I’m thrilled to be working with Rabbit Observe and STUDIOCANAL, in addition to our unbelievable forged and manufacturing group. I’m additionally excited to be partnering with ITV once more on my second drama sequence, and might’t watch for Taking part in Good to hit TV screens subsequent yr.”

Taking part in Good ought to premiere within the UK on ITV1, and stream on ITVX, in 2024.