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Keshet International (KI) has boarded Clapperboard’s new 4x60’ psychological thriller “Number One Fan”, starring Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay, and will officially launch the series at the 2026 London TV Screenings. The global producer and distributor will host an exclusive talent-led Q&A preview screening on Tuesday, February 24, at Vue West End, Leicester Square, as part of the event lineup.

Commissioned by Paramount’s 5 as part of its expanded scripted slate for 2026, “Number One Fan” is a tense psychological thriller centered on fame, obsession, and the hidden dangers that can lurk behind admiration. The series is directed by Emmy-winning and BAFTA-nominated director Paul Wilmshurst (“The Day of the Jackal”).

Kelly Wright, Managing Director of Distribution at Keshet International, said: “We’re thrilled to headline our 2026 scripted slate with ‘Number One Fan’, a bold and addictive revenge thriller with the kind of cat-and-mouse intensity that global audiences loved in ‘Killing Eve’. What makes this series truly distinctive is that it explores a woman stalking another woman, gradually peeling back the layers of a deeply complex relationship. With Paul Wilmshurst’s confident, stylish direction and Clapperboard’s creative vision, this is a smart and provocative thriller that will keep buyers and audiences guessing until the very end.”

Anke Stoll, SVP of Acquisitions and Co-productions at Keshet International, added: “We have been looking to partner with Clapperboard for some time, and from the moment I read the scripts, I knew this was the project we’d been waiting for. Together with 5’s Sebastian Cardwell, Mike and his team have assembled an exceptional cast and creative team, delivering a compelling drama about the darker side of fame with clear international appeal.”

Mike Benson, Managing Director of Clapperboard and Executive Producer, commented: “We are delighted that a dynamic international company like Keshet International has chosen to partner with us on ‘Number One Fan’. We’re excited to bring this gripping series and its outstanding cast to audiences around the world.”

“Number One Fan” has wrapped production in Spain and is set to air on 5 in 2026. Keshet International, which has acquired the international television distribution rights, will introduce the series to buyers at the 2026 London TV Screenings.