France Télévisions has commissioned a modern adaptation of Marcel Aymé’s classic 1943 short story, Passe-Muraille (The Man Who Walked Through Walls), reimagining what director Kasia Adamik describes as arguably the first superhero in French literature.
This six-part contemporary drama follows a 28-year-old man stuck in a soul-crushing telemarketing job who suddenly discovers he has the supernatural ability to pass through solid walls. However, the narrative takes a dark turn into the thriller genre when the protagonist witnesses his older brother’s murder before he can even explore his new powers.
The Man Who Walked Through Walls, blends fantasy with a gripping revenge plot as the young man sets aside his personal dreams to uncover the truth behind the killing, forced into a journey of self-discovery and justice. Produced by Banijay France’s Marathon Studio and Terence Films, the project is written by Mathieu Missoffe and Julien Gallet.
With director Kasia Adamik, known for Absentia and Kabul, at the helm, the show aims to explore the invisible social and professional walls of the modern world. Banijay Rights will handle the international distribution for the series, which is currently in production.
