The ten-part Paramount+ drama will shoot in London locations

Guy Ritchie is back in the director’s chair with his latest series, The Donovans. Written by Ronan Bennett, the ten-part drama is inspired by the original US crime series Ray Donovan (starring Liev Schreiber) and will focus on the Donovan family, who are London’s most elite fixers catering to powerful European clients.

Bennett stated at the time of commissing news, “I’m thrilled to be working with Showtime, Paramount+ and 101 Studios. We’re going to deliver a show which provides massive thrills, entertainment and a huge rush of adrenaline for audiences around the world.”

Filming started this week (w/c 21 October) in various London locations, and at Warner Bros. Studio Leavesden. The production is a collaboration between Paramount+, 101 Studios, and MTV Entertainment Studios. “We’re elated to partner with Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios to reimagine the Ray Donovan legacy together. Having Guy and Ronan sign on to join us on this incredible journey has been a true blessing,” mentioned David C. Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios, during the time of the announcement.

Ritchie has just completed work on Young Sherlock, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and has the second series of The Gentleman lined up. The Donovans is executive produced by Guy Ritchie, Ronan Bennett, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin and Ivan Atkinson.

Since March, Production Intelligence subscribers have had access to further details about the series, including the prep and shoot dates and contact points. To request a free walkaround of the site, click here.