The BBC adaptation of J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults,
The Casual Vacancy, will be three-part one-hour installments, and broadcast through HBO in the U.S., reported
The Wrap on Wednesday. Shooting begins this summer.
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The production, which will air in three one-hour installments, will begin production this summer in South West England, HBO president of programming Michael Lombardo announced Wednesday. The BBC announced plans for an adaptation in 2012, the same year the novel, Rowling's first post-”Harry Potter” book, was released.
The miniseries is being produced by Bronte Film and Television, the independent production company run by Rowling and Neil Blair, who is executive producing with Paul Trijbits (“Saving Mr. Banks” Golden Globe winner “”Dancing on the Edge”) and Rick Senat.
It is written by Sarah Phelps (“EastEnders,” the BBC's “Great Expectations” and “The Crimson Field”) produced by Ruth Kenley-Letts (“The Tunnel,” “The Hour”) and directed by Jonny Campbell (“In the Flesh,” “Eric & Ernie”).
No set broadcast date is announced for
The Casual Vacancy in the UK or U.S.
J.K. Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' to air on HBO in 3 1-hour part segments in U.S. 
