Ever since I first wrote about the possibility of Clive Owen starring in a TV series as Sam Spade, I’ve been waiting for further developments. And here they are, courtesy of In Reference to Murder :
Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA award winner, Clive Owen, is stepping into the role of Detective Sam Spade , the protagonist of noir writer Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 classic novel, The Maltese Falcon , in AMC Networks’ Monsieur Spade .
The series, which is set in 1963, follows Spade (Owen) as he enjoys a peaceful and quiet retirement in the South of France—until the rumored return of his old adversary changes everything. When six beloved nuns are brutally murdered at a local convent, Spade learns that they are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to possess great powers. Monsieur Spade, which was shot on location in France, will premiere on AMC and AMC+ in early 2024.
The 46-second preview doesn’t reveal much about Clive Owens’ portrayal of his protagonist. But this American-French mini-series was co-created by Scott Frank, of The Queen’s Gambit fame, and Tom Fontana ( City on a Hill ), so my expectations are pretty high.
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