Beowulf TV Series planned on ITV

 

The network ITV has ordered a 13 episode Beowulf TV Series, from the acclaimed Strike Back’s James Dormer, to air, likely, next year.

 

The epic action drama will be a fantasy, described as a re-imagining of one of literature’s greatest and most enduring heroes. The action will take place in the mythical Shieldlands, a place populated by both humans and strange creatures. One of these creatures, Grendel, will make his terrifying appearance when the Scandinavian warrior Beowulf return to Heorot to pay his respects to the recently deceased Hrothgar, a friend and a father. A quest will start to hunt this ferocious creature down, involving battles, chases, love and discoveries.

 

Stephen Smallwood (Ripper Street) will produce, with shooting to take place in County Durham and Northumberland.