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DMLS Films Readies Marie-Line, Incognito for TF1
Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces a new procedural, Marie-Line, Incognito, for TF1. Produced by DMLS Films, part of Banijay France, the six-part dramedy is the creation of Diane Clavier and Samantha Mazeras, and will be directed by Arnauld Mercadier.After spending three decades as a spy for the French secret services, Marie-Line Maupin is abruptly forced into early retirement and reassigned as a sleeper agent in her quiet hometown in the Cantal region. Struggling to adjust to civilian life, Marie-Line’s past soon resurfaces when she crosses paths with former colleague, Bruno Lafon, now captain of the gendarmerie. Unable to resist her instincts, she begins to meddle in his investigations. Despite their differences, the pair quickly become an unlikely crime-solving duo. The cast includes Isabelle Nanti, Nicolas Gob, Stefi Celma, Erika Sainte and Pierre Perrier.
Anne Marcassus & Mathieu Vergne, CEOs, and Adriana Teofanova, Producer at DMLS Films comment: 'Marie-Line, Incognito promises suspense, humour, and action, delivering a unique blend of investigative intrigue and small-town drama. We are thrilled to partner with TF1 on this procedural which will delight viewers with its warmth and wit'
Led by duo Anne Marcassus and Mathieu Vergne behind entertainment production company DMLS TV, DMLS Films is the scripted division with credits including Pourquoi je vis (TF1), Meurtre à Figeac (France 3) and Tous inconnus (TF1).
Led by CEO, Alexia Laroche-Joubert, Banijay France offers a diverse yet complementary portfolio spanning non-scripted and scripted, making it France’s leader in the content production industry. Comprising 18 labels, Banijay France has an extensive catalogue with over 2,500 hours of non-scripted programming and close to 50 hours of scripted programming, including upcoming dramas Montmartre for TF1, Désenchantées for France TV, and The Family Detective for TF1.
As the number one European studio for scripted, Banijay Entertainment stands at the forefront of premium storymaking, with a slate of new and returning titles like Carême (Shine Fiction / Apple TV), Astérix Le Combat des Chefs (Montmartre / Netflix), House of Guinness (Kudos / Netflix), The Law According to Lidia Poët (Groenlandia / Netflix), Rogue Heroes (Kudos / BBC One), The Buccaneers (The Forge for Apple TV), Culpa Mía and Culpa Tuya (Pokeepsie / Prime Video), and more.
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