Netflix has secured the lead for its much-anticipated thriller series, adapted from SA Cosby’s critically lauded 2023 novel.
All the Sinners Bleed centres on the story of the first Black sheriff in a small Bible Belt town, grappling with personal loss while hunting a long-elusive serial killer.
The streaming giant has announced that Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, known for his roles in Gangs of London and Black Rabbit, will portray the determined sheriff.
The adaptation is being crafted by Joe Robert Cole, the acclaimed screenwriter behind the Marvel blockbusters Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever directed by Ryan Coogler.
Set to span nine episodes, the drama’s release date and additional casting remain under wraps, reports the Mirror.
The official synopsis teases: “Haunted by his devout mother’s untimely death, the first Black sheriff in a small Bible Belt county must lead the hunt for a serial killer who has quietly been preying on his Black community for years in the name of God.”
Eager fans looking forward to Netflix’s latest addition to their murder mystery lineup, following the success of Untamed and Department Q this year, are encouraged to delve into the source material.
NPR has praised Cosby as a leading figure in the burgeoning and diverse new wave of crime fiction authors.
On Reddit, an enthusiastic reader hailed All the Sinners Bleed as “nothing short of phenomenal”.
“This might just be the best crime thriller I’ve ever read and I’ve read some damn good ones,” they enthused.
“I can’t really express how good of a writer he is. This dude couldn’t write a bad book if he tried. All four of his novels are excellent and provide such great reading experiences.”
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They did, however, issue a cautionary note: “I will warn you that this one is extremely dark and disturbing.
“The content matter in this book is definitely not for the faint of heart. However, I’d still strongly recommend it to everyone because the plot and themes of this book are far too real and hit home.”
With Netflix’s adaptation still on the horizon, readers have the opportunity to delve into Cosby’s books before they hit the screen.
And for those craving another gripping crime drama, Netflix has a few more titles lined up soon, including the political thriller Hostage dropping this month and Mae Martin’s enigmatic miniseries Wayward set for release in September.
All the Sinners Bleed does not yet have a release date. Gangs of London is available to stream on Sky Go and NOW.
