Applause Entertainment has acquired the rights to adapt six novels of acclaimed British writer Jeffrey Archer. The novels that will be adapted include, The Clifton Chronicles, Fourth Estate, First Among Equals, The Elevanth Commandment, Sons of Fortune and Heads You Win.

As per a press release, this marks Applause’s first global fiction book acquisition. “Spanning political drama, espionage, media power struggles, and multi-generational family sagas, these six titles offer a vast narrative canvas, rooted in Archer’s signature style of pace, plot twists, and character-driven storytelling,” said the press release.

The production house will reimagine and develop these stories into series and feature films across languages and platforms.

Speaking about it, Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment, said in a statement, “This is a milestone moment for us. We’ve told stories reimagined from Indian books, formats, and real events and now we step into the world of global fiction. Jeffrey Archer’s novels are compelling, character-rich, and built for screen. To reimagine these stories with scale and style, and to position them for audiences across the globe, that’s the creative opportunity we’re excited about.”

Jeffrey Archer added, “It’s an absolute pleasure to collaborate with Sameer Nair and the team at Applause Entertainment. Their passion for storytelling, their body of work, and their global outlook make them the perfect partners to bring my books to screen. I’ve always had a deep fondness for India, a nation that has embraced my stories like its own and as an ardent cricket lover, it’s a country I feel incredibly connected to. I’m thrilled to see my characters and stories take on a new life, across India, and far beyond.”

Applause Entertainment is known for producing shows like, The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, Black Warrant, Criminal Justice franchise and The Scam franchise. They also have a show on Mohandas Gandhi in the pipeline which is helmed by Hansal Mehta.