Met Film and United Media today announced the development of a documentary series entitled Queen Panther which delves into the extraordinary life of Olivera Ćirković, the former leader of the infamous Pink Panther criminal organization. Ćirković's incredible story charts her journey from sports star to criminal mastermind to No.1 fugitive on Interpol’s most wanted list, and ultimately redemption.

United Media is also in development on a scripted series based on Ćirković's autobiographical book Me, The Pink Panther.

Once a celebrated athlete and member of the Yugoslav national basketball team, Ćirković enjoyed a successful career in Greece, playing for the professional club Pangrati taking them to champion level. She was a national sweetheart in both Greece and former Yugoslavia. However, her life took a very different turn when she fell in love with a skilled and charming criminal who introduced her to the international network known as the Pink Panthers. Ćirković was instantly seduced and quickly rose up the ranks to become a key figure in the organisation, proving herself to be a brilliant thief and ruthless leader. But after a heist went badly wrong, she was arrested and sentenced to eight years in a high security prison. During her second incarceration Ćirković executed a daring escape and became a fugitive, the only inmate ever to break-out of the notorious Korydallos prison in Athens.

“We are thrilled to be working on this captivating project. Our team at United Media has extensively researched Olivera Ćirković’ remarkable story. This collaboration with Met Film is particularly important to us as this is a company who have made numerous extraordinary documentaries, and we are certain of the quality of this upcoming series,” said Tatjana Pavlović, Director of Original Content Sales and Co-Production at United Media.

“We are excited to be working with United Media on this thrilling series,” said Al Morrow, Head of Documentary at Met Film. “The story of Olivera Ćirković will resonate with audiences globally and offers a rare female perspective into a life of crime.”

The series will be filmed in Serbia and Greece, amongst other international locations. Executive Producers on the project are Al Morrow, Stewart le Maréchal, Rebecca Banovic and Jerry Rothwell. Met Film Sales will be repping the series for worldwide sales.