BritBox announced today its greenlight for A Taste for Murder, a new Original crime procedural series produced by Eagle Eye Drama in association with ITV Studios.
From the makers of Hotel Portofino comes another series set in Italy: A Taste for Murder, a contemporary crime procedural set amidst the steep cliffs and fast tides of Capri. Classic Italian cuisine serves as the main ingredient to each episode’s central murder mystery, revealing the power of food to foster connection, community, and healing after devastating loss.
Said Eagle Eye Chief Creative Officer Jo McGrath:
“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.”
Starring in the six-episode drama are:
- Warren Brown (The Responder, Trigger Point, Ten Pound Poms) 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 own 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, Shetland, Guilt) 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, Mixed by Erry) as Inspector Lara Sarrancino, an ambitious and no-nonsense detective with the State Police in Naples.
- Beau Gadsdon (The Crown, Quiz, A Gentleman in Moscow) as Angelica, Joe’s bright and knife-sharp teenage daughter from South London. Still traumatized by her mother’s sudden death, she distances 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 divorcée 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.
Created and written by Matt Baker (Patience, Professor T, Hotel Portofino), A Taste for Murder 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 serving as executive producers for BritBox.
Said series creator Matt Baker:
“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.”
And BritBox North America President and BritBox International General Manager Robert Schildhouse stated:
“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.”
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.
Filming begins in Croatia, then continues in Italy. Stay tuned for updates.
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