The Rumour is an upcoming British television series starring Rachel Shenton, Emily Atack and Joanne Whalley. It is adapted from the Lesley Kara novel of the same name. It is set to be broadcast on "Channel 5".
Synopsis.
A mother newly moved to a small town thinks she discovers that a child killer is also living there.
Production.
The series is directed by Richard Clark from a screenplay by Giula Sandler adapted from the Lesley Kara novel of the same name. It is produced by Cuba Pictures and Clapperboard in association with Fremantle. Paul Testar, Sebastian Cardwell, Dixie Linder, Nick Marston Rachel Gesua, Suzi McIntosh as well as Sandler are executive producers. Dominic Barlow is series producer. The novel had originally been optioned by Cuba Productions in 2018.
The cast is led by Rachel Shenton, Emily Atack and Joanne Whalley. Filming took place in late 2024.