A Taste for Murder Series Given the Green Light by BritBox
BritBox has given the green light to the new Original series A Taste for Murder, a six-part crime procedural produced by Eagle Eye Drama in association with ITV Studios. The series has started filming on location in Croatia and will also shoot in Italy.
Set amidst the cliffs and fast tides of Capri, A Taste for Murder features classic Italian cuisine as the main ingredient in each episode’s central murder mystery, revealing the power of food to foster connection, community, and healing after devastating loss.
Warren Brown (The Responder, Trigger Point, Ten Pound Poms) stars as DCI Joe Mottram, a star detective with the Metropolitan Police. After a personal tragedy, he retreats to Capri with his daughter to stay with his Italian in-laws for the summer.
Unsure how to face his grief, let alone help heal his daughter’s broken heart, he quickly becomes immersed in the local murder cases on the island.
BAFTA winner Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey) stars as Elena Da Vinale, the witty, fiercely loyal, loving matriarch of the family, front-of-house manager of the family restaurant, and mother to DCI Joe’s late wife.
Cristiana Dell’Anna (Cabrini, Gomorrah) is Inspector Lara Sarrancino, an ambitious and no-nonsense detective with the State Police in Naples.
Beau Gadsdon (The Crown) is Angelica, Joe’s bright, knife-sharp teenage daughter from South London. Still traumatized by her mother’s sudden death, she distances herself from her father and seeks escape in Capri.
Rounding out the principal cast are Urbano Barberini (Casino Royale) as Gennaro Da Vinale, the gregarious patriarch of the Da Vinale family and legendary local chef; Alessandro Fella (Barbarians 2) as Luca Da Vinale, Gennaro’s charming but ne’er-do-well nephew; Gaia Scodellaro (The Equalizer 3) as Daria, a local divorcee who works in the restaurant kitchen and Alessandro Bedetti (Those About to Die) as Daniele, a young lothario who falls in with Angelica and offers to show her the island.
A Taste for Murder is created and written by Matt Baker (Patience, Professor T, Hotel Portofino). The series is directed by Jon Jones (Hotel Portofino, Whitstable Pearl, Alex Rider) and produced by Megan Ott (House of the Dragon).
Jo McGrath, Walter Iuzzolino, and Carolina Giammetta are executive producers for Eagle Eye Drama, part of ITV Studios, with Robert Schildhouse, Stephen Nye, and Jess O’ Riordan as executive producers for BritBox.
BritBox President North America and General Manager, BritBox International Robert Schildhouse said, “A Taste for Murder is more than the standard crime procedural—Matt Baker and Eagle Eye Drama have crafted an innovative show that combines mystery, culture, and heart in a way that feels fresh and authentic.
“We’re proud to commission this series and can’t wait for BritBox audiences to sink their teeth into the clever writing, beautiful backdrops, and delectable recipes. Most importantly, A Taste for Murder will inspire audiences to think about healing and connection in new ways.”
Eagle Eye Chief Creative Officer Jo McGrath said, “A Taste For Murder is an escapist detective series weaving intriguing crime cases with compelling family drama, all set against the beautiful Amalfi coastline.
“Cooking and food will play an important role in the show, reflecting the emotional dilemmas faced by our core characters, and helping the family at the heart of the series to heal past wounds. Featuring a standout cast, and some truly mouth-watering recipes, the show is set to be a delicious, irresistible treat for viewers.”
Creator Matt Baker said, “A Taste for Murder is as much a family drama as it is detective fiction, exploring the difficulties of maintaining loving relationships when coping with trauma and grief, alongside a series of outlandish murders that are very much the product of the beautiful Mediterranean island on which the series is set.
“Combining crime and cooking, as well as British ingenuity and Italian passion, it has been a genuine pleasure to write, and I can’t wait to see the cast and crew bring it to life with the guidance and backing of Eagle Eye, BritBox and ITV Studios.”
A Taste for Murder will premiere on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada. The drama will be distributed internationally by ITV Studios with production service provided by Drugiplan.
