Christopher Walken Joins BBC One’s ‘The Offenders’
In what marks his first leading role on British television, Christopher Walken has signed on to star alongside Stephen Merchant in the BBC One comedy drama The Offenders. The series, which hails from Merchant and Mayans M.C. creator Elgin James, is now filming in Bristol. 
BBC One has handed out a six episode series order to The Offenders, a comedy drama series from Stephen Merchant (The Office) and Mayans M.C. creator Elgin James. While originally commissioned by the BBC, Amazon Studios has since boarded as co-producer and serve as the broadcaster in the United States, Canada and Australia.