The Rook
"The overarching mood is one of angsty, fretful suspense"
- THE ATLANTIC
“The underlying story is a humdinger involving double agents, enhanced spies, conspiracy theorists, and the potentially exploitative training of children as deadly weapons for the state.”
- THE ATLANTIC
THE ROOK is a television series based on the novel of the same name by Daniel O'Malley, adapted by Sam Holcroft and Al Blyth.
The London-set series centres on a young woman pursued by shadowy paranormal adversaries while grappling with extraordinary abilities of her own. Stars Emma Greenwell, Olivia Munn, Joely Richardson and Adrian Lester.
DIRECTOR
Kari Skogland
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Stephen Garrett, Sam Holcroft, Al Blyth
SCREENPLAY
Sam Holcroft and Al Blyth
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
Daniel O'Malley
STARRING
Emma Greenwell, Joely Richardson, Olivia Munn, Adrian Lester, Catherine Steadman, Ronan Rafferty.
PRODUCTION
A major six-part television drama developed with Lionsgate and Liberty Global.
