Producer of ‘Young Sherlock’ and ‘Get Millie Black’ Teams Up with Booker Prize-Winner Marlon James for Two New Drama Projects
Motive Pictures Expands Portfolio with New Projects from Marlon James
Motive Pictures, known for its successful production of Young Sherlock, is venturing into new territory by partnering with Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James on two upcoming projects. To support this expansion, the company is enhancing its development team to effectively manage an increasing array of dramatic narratives.
Previously, Motive collaborated with James on his inaugural television project, Get Millie Black, which aired on Channel 4 in the UK and HBO in the U.S. The new collaborations feature a project titled Marauders, described as a gripping odyssey set in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of piracy, currently under development with an undisclosed broadcaster. Additionally, a second work titled The School is in the pipeline, presenting a revenge epic and geopolitical thriller spanning the Americas.
Despite a challenging landscape for UK-based drama production, Motive has successfully launched several scripted shows, including The Woman In The Wall and One Night. The company’s recent release, Young Sherlock, has garnered significant acclaim, contributing to high expectations for a second season.
To accommodate its growing slate, Motive has recently expanded its staff. “We’ve just hired two new development execs to come in and really boost the pipeline,” said a representative from Motive. “We’re busy; we’ve got around about 50 projects on the slate at various stages.”
Liam George has joined Motive after serving at Complete Fiction Pictures, where he worked on Lockwood & Co for Netflix, and was involved with Edgar Wright’s The Running Man. Daniel Brown arrives as a Development Executive, having previously worked at Happy Prince as a script editor on Disney+ series Rivals. His experience includes credits on Code of Silence, Sex Education, and the British medical drama Holby City.
Looking forward, Motive Pictures, supported by Fifth Season, is in the process of developing new shows, including The Trading Game, adapted from the autobiography of former finance high-flyer Gary Stevenson, with ’71 writer Greg Burke handling the adaptation for television.
