Screenline Productions to develop two scripted projects for Prime Video

Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces Screenline Productions, part of Banijay France, is developing two major scripted projects for Prime Video: a film, “Tempête,” and a television adaptation of Joël Dicker’s bestselling thriller, “Un Animal Sauvage.”

Directed by Edouard Salier (“Les Sentinelles”) and co-written by Matthieu Rumani and Nicolas Slomka, “Tempête” is set during the devastating storm that swept across France in December 1999. The story follows Chloé, a blind teenager who rebels against her overprotective mother and runs away to attend a party hosted by high school heartthrob Erwan (played by Bach Buquen). When the storm hits, the night takes a dramatic turn, leaving the two teens stranded in the dark. Will they make it out — and find something more?

Screenline is also developing “Un Animal Sauvage,” a psychological thriller that begins with a meticulously planned robbery at a jewelry store in Geneva. Two weeks earlier, Sophie Braun is preparing to celebrate her 40th birthday alongside her husband and two children in her idyllic glass villa. However, her neighbor Greg, a respected police officer, harbors a growing obsession with Sophie — one that his wife, Karine, remains unaware of. As the lives of these four characters intertwine, they are drawn into a dangerous web of desire, deception, and secrets leading up to the infamous robbery.

Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Frédéric Lussato of Screenline Productions praised the titles: ‘Following the success of “Culte,” we’re thrilled to reunite with Matthieu and Nicolas and to have Prime Video as a trusted partner for “Tempête,” a riveting film and a fresh take on young love and resilience. With Joël Dicker’s “Un Animal Sauvage,” we’re diving into an intricately woven thriller that will keep audiences hooked. Both projects reflect our ambition to deliver bold, high-quality storytelling that resonates with French viewers and beyond", noted.

Launched in 2022, Screenline Productions is developing an ambitious portfolio of premium scripted shows for the French and international markets. Credits include “Culte,” a mini-series for Prime Video inspired by the real-life events of Loft Story, the French adaptation of Big Brother, and the upcoming development of Gemma Malley’s acclaimed young adult novel, The Declaration.