Peaky Blinders, The Crown and Bridgerton stars front gritty new ITV thriller After the Flood with killer twist
A WHOLE host of acting favourites are coming together as part of a gritty new six-part ITV drama.
The programme titled, ‘After the Flood’, will star leading names of Bridgerton and Peaky Blinders as it tells the story of a town hit by a devestating flood.
The tale takes an interesting twist when an unidentified man is discovered dead in the lift of the underground car park where it is assumed that he died as a result of the rising waters.
But with it such a mystery, PC Joanna Marshall finds herself obsessed with solving the case and finding out just who the man is and what he was doing.
Taking on the role of the policewoman will be Peaky Blinders actress Sophie Rundle.
Sophie is best known for her portrayal of Ada Thorne in the hit BBC series as well as for appearing in the period drama Gentleman Jack.
Speaking about her involvement in the upcoming mystery thriller, Sophie said: “I am really thrilled to be joining ‘After the Flood’. Jo is a brilliantly bold, compelling protagonist.
“The story is sharp, intriguing and articulate about the
climate crisis and the impact on the communities it is directly affecting.
“There are so many people I’m really looking forward to working with on this project, I can’t wait to get started.”
Starring alongside Sophie will be Nicholas Gleaves, who joined the cast of Netflix hit The Crown last year.
He also enjoyed a turn in the 2018 acclaimed show The Bodyguard.
Nicholas will play Jo’s boss, Sergeant Phil Mackie, whom she also views as a father figure.
Taking on the role of Jo’s mother will be Lorraine Ashbourne, noted for shows such as Sherwood, Bridgerton and the Billie Piper comedy-drama I Hate Suzie.
Rounding out the case will be Jonas Armstrong (The Bay, Floodlights) and Philip Glenister (Belgravia, Life on Mars) who will take on the role of property developer Jack Radcliffe.
As mystery unfolds across the series, viewers will be able to see the real impact that climate change has on the residents of the small town as well as dealing with the mystery of the unidentified man.
It promises high stakes as the floods not only cause chaos and carnage but threaten to expose secrets and lies too.
How fall will the villagers go to protect themselves?
Revelaing his excitement for the show, writer Mick Ford commented: “I am always excited to announce a new project but After the Flood in particular tops all of the others due to its ambition and the characters.
“The cast are fantastic, and I am thrilled with how perfect each cast member is for their role.
“ITV have been brilliant throughout the writing process allowing us the time to craft the scripts with care which is rare and brilliant.”
Filming on the gritty new series begins this month around Manchester, Derbyshire, West Yorkshire and Teeside.
After the Flood is set to premiere later this year on ITV1 and ITVX.