Leading UK broadcaster ITV has selected Malta as one of the primary filming locations for its upcoming television drama Secret Service.

On Friday morning, the production team welcomed Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech and Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici in Senglea.

Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech, together with Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, Owen Bonnici (right) during a set visit in Senglea

Secret Service, a high-octane espionage thriller written by Tom Bradby and Jemma Kennedy, was commissioned by ITV last year, with filming currently underway in London and Malta.

Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Marsh, best known for The Theory of Everything (2014) and Man on Wire (2009), this production is supported through the Malta Film Commission’s Cash Rebate programme, one of the most attractive film incentives in Europe.

The series is being shot in several of Malta’s most iconic locations, including Valletta, Birgu, Isla, and Dingli.

With a total crew of 149 professionals, including 122 Maltese crew members, this production highlights the strength and capability of Malta’s local talent in servicing large-scale international projects.

Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech on set with the crew of ‘Secret Service’, offering support during production

Secret Service is one of eight productions currently filming across Malta.

As Malta continues to attract prestigious productions from around the world, Secret Service marks another significant milestone in the country’s journey toward becoming a leading European hub for film and television.

For more information about the Malta Film Commission and the incentives it offers, visit screenmalta.com.

ITV selects Malta as a key filming location for espionage thriller ‘Secret Service’