Telemystery: Fox Orders Event Series Adaptation of Broadchurch

Fox has announced an "event series
order for an adaptation of ITV's popular crime drama Broadchurch.

Set in an unnamed American town, Broadchurch (working title) follows the tragic and mysterious death of a young boy found dead on an idyllic beach surrounded by rocks and a jutting cliff-face, from where he may have fallen. Although the cause of his death remains unsolved, the picturesque seaside town where the tragedy occurred is at the heart of a major police investigation and a nationwide media frenzy.

"Broadchurch is the kind of storytelling that grabs your attention and keeps you riveted with every minute — which is exactly what we look for in an event series," said Kevin Reilly, Fox Chairman of Entertainment. "We love the layered characters, we've seen how well-received it's been in the U.K., and we're lucky to be able to bring a new version of this mystery to the U.S. audience."

Chris Chibnall will write the premiere episode and executive produce the series.