Threads reboot confirmed as Adolescence team adapts cult hit for TV
The seminal BBC film is being adapted into a TV series.
As Netflix hit Adolescence continues to make waves and potentially inspire policy, the team behind it has turned its attention to a new impactful project – a Threads reboot.
Warp Films has confirmed it will be turning the BBC's pivotal TV film into a series. For those unfamiliar, Threads aired on BBC Two in 1984 and depicted the devastating effects of a fictional nuclear apocalypse.
Mark Herbert, founder and chief exec of Warp, said: “Threads was, and remains, an unflinchingly honest drama that imagines the devastating effects of nuclear conflict on ordinary people. This story aligns perfectly with our ethos of telling powerful, grounded narratives that deeply connect with audiences.
“Reimagining this classic film as a TV drama gives us a unique opportunity to explore its modern relevance.”
Emily Feller, chief creative officer and exec producer, added: “This adaptation will allow us to uncover fresh interpretations in light of today’s world. We imagine highlighting how resilience and connection can offer hope even in the most challenging of times.
“Through this lens, an adaptation of the incredible film can reexamine its significance for then and for now – allowing us to engage with a modern audience."
Not much else is known about the reboot at this stage, or which, if any, original cast members might make a return.
Set in Sheffield, the documentary-style film was directed by Mick Jackson and written by the late Barry Hines, and starred Reece Dinsdale as main character Jimmy Kemp.
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