StudioCanal Plans TV Adaptation of Robin Stevens' 'Murder Most Unladylike' Series

Robin Stevens' bestselling young adult book series "Murder Most Unladylike" is being adapted into a six-part television series by StudioCanal Television, Strong Film + Television, and Stevens' own Unladylike Productions. The series, written by Anna McCleery and directed by James Strong, follows two rebellious teen female detectives, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong, solving murders at a 1930s boarding school. The adaptation aims to capture the spirit of the books, which blend Agatha Christie-style mysteries with themes of female empowerment and friendship, and is expected to be a family-friendly series with franchise potential. StudioCanal, known for handling beloved family IPs like Paddington and Miffy, is managing worldwide merchandising and licensing. Stevens expressed enthusiasm about bringing her characters to the screen with a passionate creative team, while executives highlighted the duo's popularity and the strength of the intellectual property. The project is early in development, with scripts underway but no casting or production dates announced yet.