Callum Scott Howells and Gabrielle Creevy to Star in BBC Studios and Channel 4 Adaptation of ‘The Night They Vanished’

Callum Scott Howells and Gabrielle Creevy are set to lead a six-part adaptation of Vanessa Savage’s romantic thriller The Night They Vanished for BBC Studios and Channel 4. Production is currently underway in Wales.

The series follows Anna (Creevy), whose life is upended when she discovers her childhood home listed on a true-crime website as the future scene of her family’s murders. Her enigmatic blind date, Cai (Scott Howells), runs the site but denies posting the entry. While police dismiss it as a hoax, Anna’s family disappears, pulling her into a desperate search for the truth.

Angharad Elen and Hannah Daniel are adapting Savage’s novel, the author’s third thriller. The project is the first production from CliffEdge Entertainment, BBC Studios’ newly unveiled label headed by scripted boss Jamie Hall. CliffEdge is producing and handling worldwide distribution, while Channel 4 has pre-bought the UK rights and a deal with a U.S. buyer is reportedly near completion.

The supporting cast includes Tamzin Outhwaite as Anna’s stepmother Jo, Steffan Rhodri as her father Idris, alongside Matthew Gravelle, Lisa Victoria, Jack Quick, Andrew Lennon, Callum Hymers, and Bella Shewan.

Scott Howells, best known for Russell T. Davies’ It’s a Sin, is also starring in the upcoming BBC Studios thriller Deadpoint for Channel 4. Creevy recently appeared as Eleanor in the Netflix hit Black Doves, which is slated for a second season.

Describing her character, Creevy said: “Anna is a firecracker — sharp, loyal and carrying more hurt than she lets on. The moment her past comes roaring back, she’s forced into a nightmare she thought she’d escaped. It’s a gift of a role and I can’t wait for audiences to unravel the truth with her.”

Scott Howells added: “Cai is charming, complicated and never quite what he seems. He could be the love of Anna’s life… or the centre of a terrifying conspiracy. Playing someone who keeps you guessing is exactly the kind of challenge I love.”

The series was pre-bought by Channel 4’s Head of Acquisitions Polly Scates and Acquisitions Manager Felix Jones. Executive producers are Sarah Creasey, Sathe, Angharad Elen, and Branwen Williams for BBC Studios. Sian Elen John serves as series producer, with Geraint Todd directing.

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