Iris is an upcoming eight-part British thriller television series created by Neil Cross for Sky Max starring Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander.
| Iris | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Neil Cross |
| Showrunner | Neil Cross[1] |
| Written by | Neil Cross Susan E. Connolly Ian Scott McCullough |
| Directed by | Terry McDonough Sarah O'Gorman |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Neil Cross Terry McDonough Adrian Sturges Dante Di Loreto Jenni Sherwood |
| Producer | Tim Bricknell |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sky Max |
Cast
edit- Niamh Algar as Iris Nixon
- Tom Hollander as Cameron McIntyre
- Peter Sullivan
- Maya Sansa
- Meréana Tomlinson
- Debi Mazar
Production
editWritten by Neil Cross, Susan E. Connolly and Ian Scott McCullough, Terry McDonough is the series' lead director, and is also an executive producer. Sarah O’Gorman is also directing episodes. The series producer is Tim Bricknell. Executive producers are Cross, McDonough; Dante Di Loreto and Jenni Sherwood for Fremantle, and Adrian Sturges for Sky Studios.[2]
The cast is led by Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander, and also includes Peter Sullivan, Maya Sansa, Meréana Tomlinson and Debi Mazar.[3]
Filming took place in Cagliari and Alghero on Sardinia in the summer of 2024.[4][5]
Broadcast and release
editThe series will broadcast on Sky Max and stream on its accompanying streaming service Now in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Sky Group will also air the series in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Fremantle is handling worldwide distribution of the series.
References
edit- ^ "Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander to star in new Sky Original thriller 'Iris' from acclaimed 'Luther' writer and creator Neil Cross". Sky Group. 2 May 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (2 May 2024). "Niamh Algar & Tom Hollander Leading Sky Code-Breaking Thriller Series From 'Luther' Creator Neil Cross". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Zammitt, Erin (2 May 2024). "Luther creator announces new thriller and confirms lead cast". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Bennett, Harrison (2 May 2024). "Tom Hollander and Niamh Algar to star in new thriller from the creator of Luther". Royal Television Society.
- ^ "Cagliari and Alghero: the Sky UK TV series 'Iris' is being filmed". Italyformovies. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.