Abi Morgan drama eyes summer shoot
The latest drama from screenwriter Abi Morgan, The Split, is gearing up for a summer shoot.
Morgan is responsible for such high-profile feature films as Suffragette, The Iron Lady and Shame, and counts River and The Hour among her TV credits.
The series is a 6 x 60 for BBC One, with Jane Featherstone exec producing for her production company Sister Pictures alongside Jessica Hobbs and Lucy Richer.
The Split explores the world of high-powered female divorce lawyers as seen through the eyes of three sisters, two of whom work for rival law firms.
Production Intelligence subscribers can log in for more on the project, including the filming dates and key personnel such as the line producer, casting director, production designer, location manager and production co-ordinator.
Sister Pictures has several other TV projects in the pipeline including Clean Break starring Sheridan Smith, a second series of Flowers and The Bisexual, all of which are listed on PI. Non-subscribers can click here to request a free online demo.
Abi Morgan photo via Getty Images Ent/Gareth Cattermole.
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