The total solid for the BBC’s upcoming psychological thriller sequence The Rapture has been introduced, that includes stars from Recreation of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy, the Bridgerton franchise, Physician Who, and extra. Based mostly on the bestselling novel of the identical title by English creator Liz Jensen, The Rapture follows forensic psychologist Gabrielle Fox as she meets Bethany Krall, a 17-year-old woman accused of murdering her mom.
It was beforehand revealed that Ruth Madeley (Physician Who) would painting Gabrielle Fox within the BBC’s adaptation of The Rapture, at the moment filming on location in Wales. Now, RadioTimes.com has confirmed the remainder of the solid, which incorporates Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story‘s India Amarteifio as the damaging and probably even psychic Bethany.
Becoming a member of them is Sam Hazeldine, who will painting Bethany’s estranged father and charismatic spiritual influencer, Leonard – a job not too far faraway from his Rings of Energy character, Adar.
Different confirmed solid members embody Recreation of Thrones villain Iwan Rheon, Jack Farthing (Rain Canines), Stephen Campbell Moore (Masters of the Air), Lisa Palfrey (Intercourse Training), Siena Kelly (Black Mirror), Naby Dakhli (Home of David), Richard Elis (The Pact), Dean Rehman (Till I Kill You), Robert Rhodes (Home of the Dragon) and Welsh comedy legend Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey).
The sequence will consist of 5 hour-long episodes and has been written by Bryony Kimmings (Final Christmas) and Rebecca Manley (Breaking the Mould). Directing The Rapture is Domino Day‘s Eva Sigurđardóttir and Gentleman Jack‘s Jennifer Perrott. The story, initially revealed in 2009 and described as an “eco-thriller,” feels extra related than ever, as Gabrielle and Bethany meet throughout a strong, unbearable heatwave, sparking societal protests.
The official synopsis launched by the BBC reads: “Set in a heatwave, with protestors on the streets, forensic psychologist Gabs Fox (Madeley) begins a brand new job at a high-security psychiatric hospital the place she meets 17-year-old Bethany Krall (Amarteifio). Bethany was convicted of murdering her mom, however claims she is harmless. She is estranged from her father, Leonard (Hazeldine), who’s the charismatic chief of an influential spiritual motion. Bethany tells Gabs that she has psychic powers and might predict the longer term – however what’s going to it take for Gabs to consider her? And if Bethany didn’t kill her mom, then who did?”
Although a UK launch window for The Rapture has but to be confirmed, the sequence is about to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. ITV Studios will deal with the sequence’ worldwide distribution rights.
In response to the official casting information, Bridgerton star Amarteifio advised the BBC that she was “over the moon” to start out manufacturing and that it represents a “huge problem for [her] professionally.” Rebecca Durbin, considered one of The Rapture‘s government producers for manufacturing firm Mammoth Display, defined that the present is a “massively highly effective and entertaining female-led drama, which is charged with well timed, essential and deeply resonant themes.”
The Rapture will be part of an thrilling slew of different latest and upcoming British female-led dramas, together with however not restricted to celebrated screenwriter Sally Wainwright’s (Pleased Valley) Riot Ladies, Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Loud Wooden’s Poisonous City on Netflix, Rose Ailing-Ellis and creator Catherine Moulton’s barrier-defying Code of Silence on BritBox, and Lauren Lyle and Emer Kenny’s sensible detective sequence Karen Pirie, which not too long ago returned for season 2.
That is an undeniably attention-grabbing interval for feminine expertise in Britain’s ever-evolving TV panorama, and it seems that the BBC’s adaptation of The Rapture will proceed this well-deserved development.