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Killing Eve star Jodie Comer tipped to play baby killer Lucy Letby in ITV drama

Killing Eve star Jodie Comer is said to be in the running to play child serial killer Lucy Letby in a new TV drama that is in the very early stages of development

While still at discussion stage, sources believe the harrowing drama will unveil on ITV and delve into the disturbing narrative surrounding Lucy, who was sentenced last year for taking the lives of seven infants and attempting to kill six additional children. Creator of popular shows including Line of Duty, Trigger Point and the BBC's Bodyguard, Jed Mercurio is rumoured to be orchestrating the piece, with experienced hospital paediatrician Dr Ravi Jayaram who helped reveal Lucy's murderous streak from 2015-2016, set within Chester's Countess of Chester Hospital. On the topic of another series, he previously stated: "I don't think you can predict whether shows will be long-running, all you can do is do the best possible job with each season and hope it connects with the audience.

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