Richard Madden is set to star in a new thriller series that will air on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+, Variety has learned exclusively.
Currently titled “Trauma,” Prime Video will air the series in the U.K. and Ireland, while Paramount+ will release it in all other territories.
The logline for the show states, “When terrorists seize a busy London Hospital and take the Prime Minister hostage during surgery, former Royal Marines medic turned ER doctor Jim Marchant (Madden) must fight his way through the building to save everyone inside. As he takes the hospital floor by floor, the balance of power shifts—and the building becomes a deadly battle of strategy, nerve, and survival.”
The show came together through a co-production model brokered by Lionsgate Television and 42 Management & Production, bringing together Prime Video and Paramount+ for distribution. Lionsgate holds a minority stake in 42. Hannah Blyth, head of content acquisition for TV at Prime Video UK/Ireland, acquired the project for Amazon.
Geoff Bussetil (“Slow Horses,” “Scoop,” “Skins”) created the series and will also write. Daniel Syrkin (“Tehran,” “Mobland”) will direct and executive produce, with Madden executive producing in addition to starring. 42’s Ben Pugh and Ben Cavey will also executive produce. Chrissy Skinns will produce, with 42’s Chris Kennedy co-producing.
