Botswana Ignite Developing First African Version of ‘Liar,’ Increasing the Format’s Total Adaptations to 15 (EXCLUSIVE)

As a globetrotting movie enthusiast with a penchant for international productions, I find myself utterly thrilled by the news of “Liar” adaptations spreading across the globe! Having traversed the continents in search of unique cinematic experiences, it’s heartening to see a captivating story like this making its way into various cultures.


3Media International, the media company, announced four fresh adaptations of the “Liar” format from Two Brothers Productions, raising the total number of regions creating their own versions of this series to fifteen.

Botswana Ignite is set to create a fresh interpretation of this intellectual property, making it the debut of this IP on African soil, and also a groundbreaking moment as one of All3Media International’s original scripted productions gets adapted for the first time within Sub-Saharan Africa.

Duncan Irvine, who serves as both Executive Producer and Project Director for Botswana Ignite, expressed his immense joy about bringing this gripping drama into the Botswana Ignite project. This international drama boasts an outstanding reputation, and with such a talented production team, it will not only offer an engaging series to viewers in Botswana but also provide a valuable learning experience and potential boost for the local film industry in the country.

Developments for new adaptations of “Liar” are underway in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, but the exact countries involved have not been disclosed as of now. This expands upon the ten territories that currently have their own versions: India, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Greece, Slovakia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Georgia.

The drama series “Liar,” penned by Harry and Jack Williams, first aired in the U.K. back in 2017. It was produced by Two Brothers Pictures for ITV. In this gripping fictional thriller, the initial connection between two characters sets off a chain of events that affects not only them but also those around them significantly. “Liar” offers perspectives from both sides of the story, both versions being truthful, and delves into issues such as gender politics, family dynamics, and the damaging effects of dishonesty.

The initial broadcast in the U.K. was met with positive criticism, resulting in ITV granting it a subsequent season. Previously, the Malaysian adaptation of “Liar” clinched the award for ‘Best Adaptation of an Existing Format’ at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.

Maartje Horchner, executive VP Content at All3Media, commented on the upcoming remakes: “The timeless storytelling and adaptability of Liar shine once more in these four fresh interpretations. Given that multiple international partners have previously produced high-quality and gripping adaptations of Two Brothers Pictures’ format, we are optimistic that these new versions of Liar will provide captivating and culturally relevant viewing experiences for a wide range of audiences.

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2024-10-20 18:16