BAFTA-winning actress Chanel Cresswell has been cast in the upcoming Netflix political thriller The Lords' Day, which stars Damson Idris.
Key facts
- •Chanel Cresswell is a BAFTA-winning actress known for her work in the This is England series.
- •The Lords' Day is a political thriller based on a book by Michael Dobbs.
- •Damson Idris plays the lead character, British secret service agent Harry Jones.
- •The plot involves a siege occurring during the State Opening of Parliament.
- •The series is produced by Bad Wolf for Netflix.
Chanel Cresswell, known for her roles in This is England and The Gentlemen, has joined the cast of the Netflix series The Lords' Day. The BAFTA-winning actress will appear in the political thriller alongside lead actor Damson Idris, though her specific role remains unrevealed.
Production and Plot Details
The Lords' Day is an adaptation of a book by Michael Dobbs and is produced by Bad Wolf. The series follows Harry Jones, a British secret service agent who becomes trapped inside Parliament during a lockdown on the day of the State Opening of Parliament. As a siege unfolds, the plot centers on Jones's fight for survival and the testing of loyalties.
Cast and Background
In addition to Cresswell and Idris, the series features Harry Lawtey, Arsema Thomas, Sophie Willan, Gemma Whelan, and Timothy Spall. Cresswell previously won a BAFTA for her performance in This is England '90 and has appeared in projects including Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama, Sherwood, and Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards.
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