Tall Tales & Murder
| Tall Tales & Murder | |
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| Created by | Stuart Carolan Chris Addison |
| Based on | Dublin Trilogy by Caimh McDonnell |
| Written by | Stuart Carolan |
| Screenplay by | Stuart Carolan |
| Directed by | Chris Addison Neasa Hardiman |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Ireland United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
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| Producers | Caroline Norris Gemma O’Shaughnessy |
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| Original release | |
| Network | RTÉ BBC One |
Tall Tales & Murder is an upcoming Irish and British comedic crime drama television series. It is adapted from the novels by Caimh McDonnell. It has an ensemble cast featuring Ella Lily Hyland, Aidan Gillen, Philippa Dunne and Packy Lee.
Cast
Production
The project was commissioned by RTÉ and the BBC for two series and is produced by Avalon in association with Metropolitan Pictures. It was co-created by Stuart Carolan and Chris Addison and adapted from the novels by Caimh McDonnell. Addison is directing episodes alongside Neasa Hardiman, from a script by Carolan. Addison, Carolan, Richard Allen-Turner, Rob Aslett, and Jon Thoday are executive producers for Avalon, with David McLoughlin, and Catherine Tiernan for Metropolitan Pictures. Caroline Norris is series producer and Gemma O’Shaughnessy is alao a producer.[1] The books had been optioned initially in 2021.[2]
The cast is led by Ella Lily Hyland, Aidan Gillen, Philippa Dunne and Packy Lee.[3]
Filming began in Ireland in June 2025.[4]
References
- ^ Goldbart, Max (5 June 2025). "BBC & RTÉ Order Two Seasons Of Aidan Gillen-Starring Comedy Crime Drama 'Tall Tales & Murder' From Chris Addison & Stuart Carolan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ White, Peter (9 June 2021). "'Veep's Chris Addison & 'Breeders' Producer Avalon To Adapt Caimh McDonnell's 'The Dublin Trilogy' Novels For TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (5 June 2025). "'Tall Tales & Murder': Dark Comedy Crime Drama From 'Veep' Director, 'Love/Hate' Creator Gets Two-Season Order From BBC and RTÉ, Casts 'Black Doves,' 'Game of Thrones' Stars". Variety. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (9 June 2025). "Filming begins in Ireland on BBC Northern Ireland, RTÉ 'Tall Tales & Murder'". Screen Global Production. Retrieved 8 July 2025.