New dark comedy about the North West’s best crime scene investigator was filmed across Manchester

Sky’s new dark comedy series has been filmed in a number of major locations across Manchester.

Wolfe is written by Paul Abbot, who worked on Coronation Street before going on to create Shameless, and will centre around the North West’s best crime scene investigator and forensic pathologist, Professor Wolfe Kinteh.

However, Professor Wolfe’s sheer brilliance does come with a desire to break the rules on the semi-regular. The synopsis for the series reads: “Wolfe runs the local university forensics department working hand-in-hand with the police to investigate crime scenes and pass on his laser sharp insight to the next generation of crime fighters.

“Half genius, half liability – he’s worth the hassle as he gets results.”

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It adds: “Each week Wolfe is propelled into a new environment to piece together the parts- in some cases literally – to solve the crime. One thing is for sure though, he won’t be doing it in a way anybody expected.”

Babou Ceesay will be taking on the lead role of Prof Wolfe and will be joined by an ensemble cast including Amanda Abbington, Natalia Tena, Adam Long, Talitha Wing, Shaniqua Okwok  and Christine Tremarco.

Babou said on his role: “I can’t wait for the viewers to meet Wolfe. Paul Abbott has poured his unique take on humanity into this complicated, fascinating character.

“I loved every minute of bringing him to life and working with the incredible cast and crew. It’s been an extraordinary experience creating the show and viewers are in for a fun and enigmatic journey.”

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Writer Paul Abbott added: “We’re thrilled to be working with Sky, bringing to life a fresh take on forensic crime drama, delivering energy and insight with wit and attitude.

“I’ve loved creating the character of Wolfe. I dredged a lot of my own flaws to get him onto the page. I can’t think of anyone better than Babou to breathe life into the guy.”

And if you feel a little bit of nostalgia while watching, you won’t be mistaken – Wolfe has actually been filmed in a number of iconic Manchester locations, such as Didsbury, Whalley Range, the Northern Quarter, St John Street, Mancunian Way, the Printworks, Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester Airport.

Wolfe is now available to watch on Sky Max with a NOW Entertainment Membership.