# ‘Rivals’ Star Annabel Scholey Joins Netflix Thriller Series ‘The Lord’s Day’ Alongside Damson Idris and Harry Lawtey (EXCLUSIVE)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rivals-star-annabel-scholey-joins-netflix-thriller-series-the-lords-day-alongside-damson-idris-and-harry-lawtey-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-07-17T08:32:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-24T07:14:11+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/annabel-scholey-jnetflix-thriller-series-the-lords-day-1236814480/
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, TV, UK, World

## Key points

- Annabel Scholey joins Netflix’s UK-made thriller “The Lord’s Day”.
- Damson Idris leads a six-part Parliament siege drama.
- Bad Wolf is producing the Michael Dobbs adaptation.

## Summary

Annabel Scholey has joined the cast of Netflix’s forthcoming thriller series “The Lord’s Day”, which is currently filming in the UK. The six-part drama centres on a siege during the State Opening of Parliament, giving Scholey a significant role alongside leading actor and executive producer Damson Idris.

The series is adapted from Michael Dobbs’ 2007 novel and follows British spy Harry Jones as a lockdown unfolds inside Parliament. Harry Lawtey, Arsema Thomas, Sophie Willan, Gemma Whelan and Timothy Spall also star, while Bad Wolf produces; Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley lead the writing, with Ben Chanan directing.

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