Nathaniel Parker, Susanna Fournier and Anthony Lemke appear in a scene from the CBC-TV movie "Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery." THE CANADIAN PRESS/ho-CBC-Jean Demers
September 13, 2013 - 9:01 AM
TORONTO - The producer of the CBC-TV movie "Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery" says she hopes the murder-mystery showcases Quebec's Eastern Townships in the way "Republic of Doyle" has cast a spotlight on Newfoundland.
The upcoming drama is based on Louise Penny's crime novel of the same name, featuring fictional hero Chief Insp. Gamache of the Quebec provincial police, and his deputy, Jean Guy Beauvoir.
A close circle of friends is sent reeling when one of their own is murdered. As Gamache digs deeper into the secrets of their quiet village he discovers deceit, bitterness and hidden rage.
Nathaniel Parker stars as Gamache, while Anthony Lemke is Beauvoir.
Producer Phyllis Platt says the tale is set in one of the most beautiful parts of Canada that is rarely seen on English television.
"Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery" airs Sunday on CBC-TV.
"Canadians have really not seen the Eastern Townships on screen very often if they're not francophone from Quebec," Platt said back in May when CBC revealed its fall schedule.
"So I'm hoping English audiences, in the same way that they've discovered their country through shows like 'Arctic Air' and 'Republic of Doyle' and 'Heartland,' will have an opportunity to get to know the Eastern Townships of Quebec."
News from © The Canadian Press, 2013