You Don't Know Me (TV series)
You Don't Know Me is a British four-part television series. It is based on the 2017 crime novel of the same name by Imran Mahmood. The first episode premiered on BBC One on 5 December 2021, with the series available to stream on BBC iPlayer following broadcast. It will have an international release on Netflix at a later date.[1]
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| Based on | You Don't Know Me by Imran Mahmood |
| Written by | Tom Edge |
| Directed by | Sarmad Masud |
| Starring | Samuel Adewunmi |
| Composer | Stephen Rennicks |
| Original language | English |
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| Production location | England |
| Production company | Snowed-In Productions |
Cast
- Samuel Adewunmi as Hero
- Sophie Wilde as Kyra
- Bukky Bakray as Bless
- Roger Nsengiyumva as Jamil
- Tuwaine Barrett as Curt
- Yetunde Oduwole as Adebi
- Nicholas Khan as Sam
Production
Development
It was announced in February 2020 that Snowed-In Productions would adapt Mahmood's novel for the BBC with Tom Edge as writer and Sarmad Masud as director.[2] Jules Hussey is series producer and Rienkje Attoh is producer. Set to executive produce are Kate Crowe and Lucy Richer of the BBC as well as Ruth Kenley-Letts, Neil Blair, and Jenny Van Der Lande.
Casting
Bukky Bakray joined the cast in March 2021.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began in February 2021 in Birmingham.[4]
Release
First look images were revealed in May 2021.[5] The BBC released a trailer on 16 November 2021.[1]
References
- Richards, Kira (22 November 2021). "The Creators Of Vigil Are Back With A Gripping New BBC Drama". Bustle. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- White, Peter (28 February 2020). "BBC To Adapt Crime Novel 'You Don't Know Me' With 'The Crown' Writer Tom Edge & 'Mrs Wilson' Producer Snowed-In". Deadline. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- Ravindran, Manori (18 March 2021). "BAFTA-Nominated 'Rocks' Actor Bukky Bakray to Star in BBC and Netflix Drama 'You Don't Know Me' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- "BAFTA-Nominated Bukky Bakray Stars in BBC/Netflix Drama in Birmingham". Film Birmingham. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- Mitchell, Tamika (20 May 2021). "Samuel Adewunmi leads BBC Drama's adaptation of 'You Don't Know Me'". The British Blacklist. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
