Actor Matthew Macfadyen is all set to lead the upcoming thriller film Seance on a Wet Afternoon, adapted from the 1961 novel of the same name from author Mark McShane.

Directed by Tomas Alfredson (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), the film will have a script written by Jack Thorne, known for his work as a writer in the critically acclaimed series Adolescence from Stephen Graham. Shooting for the film is currently ongoing in the UK.

The story follows a self-proclaimed psychic named Myra (Weisz) who convinces her husband Billy (Macfadyen) to kidnap a child from a wealthy family so she can help the police solve the crime and achieve renown for her abilities. When her true intentions come to light, however, her husband realises the plan threatens to consume them both.

Notably, the novel was previously adapted to film in 1964, starring Richard Attenborough, Kim Stanley, Nanette Newman, Mark Edan and Patrick Magee.

Alfredson’s upcoming project is backed by Element Pictures and Astral Projection, with Robyn Slovo producing. Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe serve as producers for Element Pictures, a Fremantle company, alongside Polly Stokes and Rachel Weisz representing Astral Projection.

The executive producer team includes Thorne, Macfadyen, Farhana Bhula and David Kimbangi on behalf of Film4. Additional cast members and a tentative release date are yet to be announced.