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‘Rivals’ Star Annabel Scholey Joins Netflix Thriller Series ‘The Lord’s Day’ Alongside Damson Idris and Harry Lawtey (EXCLUSIVE)
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
The Lord's Day is a forthcoming Netflix thriller series currently filming in the UK. The six-part drama centres on a siege that unfolds during the State Opening of Parliament, with the story following British spy Harry Jones.
The series features a cast including actors Damson Idris, Harry Lawtey, Arsema Thomas, Sophie Willan, Gemma Whelan and Timothy Spall. The show is produced by Bad Wolf, with Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley as lead writers, Ben Chanan directing, and Damson Idris also serving as executive producer.
The drama is adapted from a 2007 novel by Michael Dobbs, who is known for writing political thrillers. This screen adaptation brings his literary work to Netflix.
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