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Amazon MGM Studios develops London rave-scene drama series written and directed by Ed Lilly
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jul 15, 9:09 AM EDT

Amazon MGM Studios develops London rave-scene drama series written and directed by Ed Lilly

The project is being produced through Amazon MGM Studios’ pact with Will Graham, Tonia Davis and Max Linsky’s Invitation Media, with Lilly attached to write and direct.

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Amazon MGM Studios is developing a television drama set in London’s underground rave scene, Deadline reported July 15. The series, titled Code, is being written and directed by industry director Ed Lilly, who is attached as the creative lead on the script and direction.

The project is described as one of the first developed under Amazon MGM Studios’ pact with Invitation Media, the production company founded by Will Graham, Tonia Davis and Max Linsky. Invitation Media will produce the series, according to the report.

Deadline also reported that Code is being produced by Will Graham and others through Invitation Media, which has previously created scripted content tied to established audience franchises and streaming-era production models. The report did not disclose a release window, episode count, or network or platform placement beyond Amazon MGM Studios’ development involvement.

Lilly is set to serve as writer and director on Code, with Deadline characterizing him as an industry director making his way into scripted series leadership. The report did not provide additional details on the show’s cast, filming start, or the specific creative approach to depicting the rave environment.

The announcement comes as major studios continue to seek grounded stories that can translate internationally, including settings with distinctive subcultures and music-driven communities. In a city where dance culture has deep roots, productions in the genre often face scrutiny around authenticity and community representation, though no such concerns were raised in the report.

Deadline’s exclusive also ties the new series to the involvement of Invitation Media partners Will Graham, Tonia Davis and Max Linsky, indicating Amazon MGM’s continuing reliance on established production partners to expand scripted development pipelines. The report did not specify whether any additional writers, producers, or showrunners have been added beyond the named attachments.

No casting or production schedule was announced as of the report date. Amazon MGM Studios, Invitation Media and Lilly’s team were not described as having begun principal photography, and no details were provided on where the series will premiere if it moves forward.

Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to develop Code indicates ongoing investment in music-adjacent drama, with the next steps likely centered on greenlight timing, casting, and final series packaging as the studio evaluates audience fit and production logistics for a London-set show.

Why It Matters

  • A developing London-set drama can affect how major streamers and studios evaluate international subculture storytelling for U.S.-led distribution.
  • The project’s packaging under the Invitation Media pact suggests continued studio reliance on established production partnerships for early scripted development.
  • If greenlit, Code could contribute to the broader library of music-and-community-driven drama series that appeal to younger adult audiences.
  • Production timelines for London-based series often hinge on casting and location readiness, making early scheduling details important for local crews and venues, though none were provided in the report.

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Key Facts

  • Amazon MGM Studios is developing the London-set drama series Code.
  • Ed Lilly is attached to write and direct Code.
  • Deadline reported the series is produced through Amazon MGM Studios’ pact with Invitation Media.
  • Invitation Media is founded by Will Graham, Tonia Davis and Max Linsky.
  • The report did not announce a release date, casting, episode count, or production start as of July 15, 2026.