Netflix reveals Hostage series from Bridge of Spies writer
Netflix’s upcoming series Hostage sounds gripping and will no doubt be capitalising on our febrile political climate. Gentlemen Jack and Vigil‘s Suranne Jones stars in her Netflix debut alongside Julie Delpy (the Before trilogy) to bring us a riveting tale of global cat and mouse.
Here’s the official synopsis: When the British Prime Minister’s husband is kidnapped and the visiting French President is blackmailed, the two political leaders both face unimaginable choices. Forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures, and lives, might hang in the balance, can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?
Jones plays the British PM Abigail Dalton and Delpy plays the French premier Vivienne Toussaint. The cast also includes Corey Mylchreest (Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) and Lucian Msamati (Gangs of London).
Here are some images teasing what to expect.
The fine pedigree doesn’t stop there. It’s written and executive produced by Matt Charman who collaborated with the Coen brothers on Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed Cold War drama Bridge of Spies. He also scripted the Charlie Cox-starring Netflix series Treason.
“I’ve been dying to find the right story to tell with Suranne and I honestly believe what she’s done with this character is going to blow the Netflix audience away,” says Charman. “An embattled British PM in the middle of a fight for her country and her family – she’s fierce, ruthless and you can’t take your eyes off of her.”
Hostage releases on Netflix on August 21st.
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