Richard Rankin is known for starring in Netflix shows 'Outlander' and the 'Last Kingdom'Outlander actor Richard Rankin is slated to lead a series based on Ian Rankin's crime novels.
Screenwriter Gregory Burke is adapting Ian Rankin's work for the six-part series that will be about Edinburgh detective John Rebus, played by Richard Rankin.As per The Hollywood Reporter, the series will start shooting in Scotland in April.Niall MacCormick will serve as the director and will stream on Scandinavian streamer Viaplay in 2024.
Talking about his new role, Rankin said, "I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of Rebus.The Last Kingdom actor added, "I’m a big fan of the series and Sir Ian Rankin. I feel very lucky to be given the honor of bringing such an iconic Scottish character back to TV screens and will give all I have to do it justice."Outlander's epic tale of romance through the ages was filled with symbolism, but few symbols were as powerful as the dragonfly trapped in amber. Based on the series of novels by Diana Gabaldon, the Outlander television program combined all the romance, fantasy, and historical fiction that made the books exciting, while bringing the words to life in vivid detail in a visual medium. The heart of Outlander's story was the fateful relationship between Jamie Fraser and Claire, and the show's themes of fate and true love were embodied by the two main characters.
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