AceShowbiz - BritBox has secured the U.S. and Canadian rights to the upcoming psychological thriller series Gone from George Kay, the acclaimed creator behind Hijack, The Long Shadow, and Lupin. The intense drama stars David Morrissey (Sherwood) and Eve Myles (Keeping Faith).

The six-part series is scheduled to premiere in the U.K. on ITV this spring. It revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Sarah Polly, with suspicion quickly falling on her husband, Michael, a local headmaster played by Morrissey. The character is described as “outwardly respectable and obsessively ordered,” but his world begins to crumble when he encounters Detective Annie Cassidy, portrayed by Myles. The story unfolds into a gripping psychological battle as Annie challenges Michael’s carefully maintained facade in a tense game of cat and mouse, exposing hidden truths beneath the surface.

Beyond the central mystery, Gone explores deeper themes such as trauma, trust, and the enduring impact of elite institutions. This multifaceted narrative adds layers to the thriller, providing a complex emotional backdrop to the suspenseful plot.

Additional international pre-sales for Gone include Norway’s NRK, Australia’s streaming platform Stan, and New Zealand’s Sky, which will air the series on Three and stream it on ThreeNow. BBC Studios has also acquired the series for its drama streamer BBC First and the broader BBC Player across Asia.

George Kay wrote the drama, with direction by Richard Laxton, known for his work on Mrs Wilson and The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe. The supporting cast features Jennifer Macbeth, Arthur Hughes, Nicholas Nunn, Elliot Cowan, Billy Barratt, Rupert Evans, Jodie McNee, Oscar Batterham, and Clare Higgins.

Produced by New Pictures (also behind The Long Shadow) in collaboration with Kay’s Observatory Pictures, the series draws partial inspiration from the book To Hunt a Killer and the real-life work of former Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay and ITV crime correspondent Robert Murphy, who both serve as consultants on the show.

This robust slate of pre-sales highlights the strong international interest in Gone, which is set to reach audiences across major broadcast networks and streaming services in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and North America.