Peaky BlindersproducerCaryn Mandabach Productions(CMP) has optioned P.D.
James Cordelia Gray novels and given itself room to expand the female detectives universe.
Arlango and Hedderwick Turner will EP along with Caryn Mandabach and the indies Creative Director Jamie Glazebrook.
P.D. James (left) and Eve Hedderwick TurnerDavid Levenson/Getty Images
The deal was negotiated by Jane Villiers at Sayle Screen on behalf of Carol Heaton at Greene & Heaton.
CMP is the producer of the BBCs hugely successful drama seriesPeaky Blinders.
