The Missing bosses announce TV series that’s a “distinctly British take” on the post‑apocalyptic genre

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The creators of the TV show The Missing are developing a new post-apocalyptic series called Atomfall. It’s a uniquely British take on the genre, based on a popular video game released last year. The story is set in a quarantined, radioactive area within the Lake District.

Following a nuclear accident in 1957 – based on the real-life Windscale incident – a heavily guarded and restricted zone is created. This version of events portrays the accident as far more serious than it actually was.

The original game mixes fears of nuclear disaster with elements of ancient myths. Players start as a character who wakes up in a mysterious area with no memory of their past, and quickly become involved in conflicts between different groups, meeting a diverse set of characters who all have their own goals.

I’m really excited about this new series! The guys who brought us shows like The Missing, The Tourist, and The Assassin – Harry and Jack Williams – are writing it, and they’re also going to be executive producers. Alex Mercer, Jason and Chris Kingsley, and Ben Smith will be executive producers too, which is great – it means a lot of talented people are involved.

We really enjoyed creating Atomfall with Rebellion, especially because it’s set in Britain and has a unique feel. As brothers working with brothers – the Kingsleys – it’s been a particularly special experience. We’re thrilled to be able to bring this unusual and intriguing story to a wider audience through television.

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Jason Kingsley expressed his excitement about collaborating with Two Brothers to adapt Atomfall into a television series. He noted that Harry and Jack, the producers, were clearly passionate about the game and even shared their ideas for how it could end while playing.

We’re thrilled to collaborate with people who are as dedicated to crafting compelling stories as we are. We believe this partnership will result in a TV series that both fans of the game and new viewers will truly enjoy.

Atomfall received the award for British Game at the BAFTA Games Awards. Digital Spy gave it a five-star review, praising it as being even more than just a British version of Fallout.

We described Atomfall as a uniquely British sci-fi apocalypse game, but it offers much more than just that genre. It’s designed with interconnected elements that create an exciting and satisfying open-world experience, set in a bleak but captivating world just waiting to be discovered.

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2026-04-30 14:50