# Carnival Films Acquires TV Rights to Sarah Pinborough’s ‘They Say a Girl Died Here’

Carnival Films, the producer behind 'The Day of the Jackal', has secured television rights to Sarah Pinborough’s upcoming murder mystery novel. The book will be adapted into a TV series, expanding the company’s slate of literary-based dramas. This deal highlights ongoing industry demand for high-profile crime fiction adaptations.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/sarah-pinborough-they-say-a-girl-died-here-carnival-films-1236827382/) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000