The Couple Next Door

The Couple Next Door is an upcoming British six-part thriller television series written by David Allison, based on the Dutch series New Neighbours. Developed by Eagle Eye Drama for Channel 4 and Starz, the series stars Eleanor Tomlinson, Sam Heughan, Alfred Enoch, and Jessica De Gouw.

The Couple Next Door
GenrePsychological thriller
Screenplay byDavid Allison
Directed byDries Vos
Starring
ComposerHannes De Maeyer
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
ProducerJen Burnet
Production companies
  • Eagle Eye Drama
  • Happy Duck Films
Release
Original network

Synopsis

Evie and her boyfriend Pete move next door to traffic-cop Danny and yoga instructor Becka and strike up a friendship, but a night of passion between Evie and Danny could have consequences.[1]

Cast

Production

The Couple Next Door is based on the Dutch series New Neighbours, with Dries Vos directing from a screenplay by David Allison. The six-part thriller series is produced by Jen Burnet for the London-based Eagle Eye Drama, and executive produced by Jo McGrath, Walter Iuzzolino and Alison Kee.[2]

Casting

In March 2023, it was announced Eleanor Tomlinson, Sam Heughan, Alfred Enoch, and Jessica De Gouw had been cast in the principal roles. Tomlinson described playing Evie as a "great challenge" because "she navigates devastating trauma, which isn't helped by unresolved issues from her past."[3] Heughan said he was "thrilled to be working with Eagle Eye Drama and director Dries Vos again... Dries has a unique visual flair and I'm sure we're going to make something special."[4]

Filming

Principal photography was reported to have begun in March 2023, taking place in Leeds, England, Belgium and The Netherlands [5]

Broadcast

The series will air on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and on Starz in the United States and Canada. It will be available on Lionsgate+, the international premium streaming service from Starz, in Brazil and Latin America. It will be distributed further worldwide by Beta Film.[6]

References
  1. Chapman, Wilson (29 March 2023). "Sam Heughan Staying at Starz with Suburbia Thriller 'The Couple Next Door'". Indie Wire. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  2. Goldbart, Max (29 March 2023). "Starz & Channel 4 Greenlight Psychological Thriller 'The Couple Next Door' With Eleanor Tomlinson & Sam Heughan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  3. Hibbs, James (29 March 2023). "Outlander's Sam Heughan and Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson lead new thriller". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  4. Shillcock, Francesca (29 March 2023). "Outlander's Sam Heughan announces exciting news in major new update - and fans will be thrilled". Hello. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  5. Lawrence, Daniel David (29 March 2023). "Sam Heughan & Eleanor Tomlinson to Lead Psychological Thriller Series 'The Couple Next Door'". Collider. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  6. Creamer, Jon (29 March 2023). "Shoot starts on C4, Starz drama The Couple Next Door". Televisual.com. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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