A24 Adapting Patrick Raden Keefe's Zac Brettler Book 'London Falling'
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Key Points:
- A24 UK is adapting Patrick Radden Keefe’s upcoming book, "London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth," into a TV series.
- The book explores the mysterious 2019 death of London teenager Zac Brettler, who was living a double life as the son of a Russian oligarch.
- The story uncovers the dark underworld beneath London’s glamorous facade as Zac’s parents investigate his true identity and circumstances.
- Keefe, a renowned investigative journalist, already has another work, "The Snakehead," being adapted by A24, highlighting the company’s growing interest in his projects.
- A24 UK secured the rights to "London Falling" after a competitive bidding process, marking another recent acquisition following Laura Shepherd-Robinson’s "We Are The Dead."
