The Walsh sisters They come to TV. Irish author Marian Keyes' novels about the Walsh family of five dysfunctional but lovestruck sisters have inspired a six-part drama series for Irish broadcaster RTÉ. Obtained by BBC for UK.
England-based Cuba Pictures and Ireland-based Metropolitan Films International are teaming up to produce the drama, which has the chops to become a returning series. It is made in association with Screen Ireland. Cineflix rights also exist and are selling the show globally.
The drama revolves around five books about the Walsh sisters by Keyes, one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time. “This is so exciting!” “I’m beside myself!” said the author, who is an executive producer on the show. “I love the scripts; They really kept the spirit of the books. It was almost impossible to keep this a secret, and it's great that the news is now out in the world.
It has been described as “a comedy about serious things”, The Walsh sisters Located in Dublin. It follows Anna, Rachel, Maggie, Claire and Helen. They navigate the highs and lows of their late 20s and 30s with jokes, generational resentments and some old wounds, but their DNA, history and shared love of power ballads keeps them together in the face of heartbreak. Grief, addiction, and parenting.
Dublin-based screenwriter, author and actress Stephanie Presner (Can't deal, won't deal) led the writing team on four of the six episodes and is also an executive producer. Keefe Chadwick (Competitors) Complete the team with two rings. Ian Fitzgibbon (Hallraiser) Attached as an output.
“Marianne Keyes is a much-loved author, and her world has been brilliantly portrayed and reimagined by Stephanie Preysner and Keefe Chadwick,” said David Crane, RTÉ Head of Drama. “It will be great fun for fans everywhere. I am thrilled to add this fantastic drama series to our lineup for 2025 and beyond.”
The Walsh sisters Filming will take place in early 2025 for an autumn release on RTÉ. It will then be played on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Sue Dicks, Head of Program Acquisitions at the BBC, said: “The Walsh sisters The novels have given so much pleasure to so many readers over the years, and we're really thrilled that such a wonderful team will bring these smart, warm, relatable characters to life.
James Durie, head of scripts at Cineflix Right, pointed to the series' international potential as the distributor takes it to market: “Marian Keyes' novels have millions of fans around the world, providing a ready-made audience for a series that will be very attractive to global buyers.”
Dixie Linder, CEO of Cuba Pictures, said: “Stephanie Presner and Keefe Chadwick have crafted a rich, heartfelt adaptation that captures the humor, resilience and emotion at the heart of these beloved characters and with Ian Fitzgibbon at the director's helm, we can do just that. Can't wait to share the series with everyone.”
David McLoughlin, Producer and Company Director at Metropolitan Films International, added: “We are delighted to be partnering with Dixie and Cuba Pictures on this fantastic production, bringing together so much creative talent, and with our excellent financing partners RTÉ, BBC, Cineflix Right and Cineflix Right.” Screen Ireland.”
