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Fox Greenlights 'Memory of a Killer' for 2025-26 Season

The thriller, based on the Belgian film 'De Zaak Alzheimer,' follows a hitman grappling with early-onset Alzheimer's and a family-centered mystery.

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Overview

  • Fox has officially ordered 'Memory of a Killer,' a new drama series for its 2025-26 lineup, under its straight-to-series model.
  • The series is inspired by the 2003 Belgian film 'De Zaak Alzheimer' and its 2022 Liam Neeson remake, 'Memory.'
  • The story centers on Angelo Ledda, a hitman with early-onset Alzheimer's, who must reconcile his violent past while protecting his family from emerging threats.
  • The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment, with an executive team including Ed Whitmore, Tracey Malone, Cathy Schulman, and Martin Campbell.
  • This marks Fox's second European adaptation in two years, highlighting its strategy of sourcing international IP to refresh its scripted programming.