So Much for Spade’s Serenity

Ever since I first wrote about the possibility of Clive Owen starring in a TV series as Sam Spade, I’ve been waiting for further developments. And here they are, courtesy of In Reference to Murder:

Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA award winner, Clive Owen, is stepping into the role of Detective Sam Spade, the protagonist of noir writer Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 classic novel, The Maltese Falcon, in AMC Networks’ Monsieur Spade.

The series, which is set in 1963, follows Spade (Owen) as he enjoys a peaceful and quiet retirement in the South of France—until the rumored return of his old adversary changes everything. When six beloved nuns are brutally murdered at a local convent, Spade learns that they are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to possess great powers. Monsieur Spade, which was shot on location in France, will premiere on AMC and AMC+ in early 2024.

The 46-second preview doesn’t reveal much about Clive Owens’ portrayal of his protagonist. But this American-French mini-series was co-created by Scott Frank, of The Queen’s Gambit fame, and Tom Fontana (City on a Hill), so my expectations are pretty high.