Happy Valley’s Sarah Lancashire joins cast of new spy thriller
If you’re a fan of Sarah Lancashire, then we have some great news for you!
Streaming giant Netflix has confirmed that the Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax star will be returning to our screens very soon.
Earlier today, it was announced that Sarah has joined the cast of Black Doves, a “sharp, action-filled” spy thriller set at Christmas.
Ben Whishaw (!) and Sarah Lancashire (!) will join Keira Knightley (!) in brand new six-part spy thriller BLACK DOVES. pic.twitter.com/YaItAESpmk
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) October 25, 2023
Alongside Sarah’s casting, This is Going to Hurt actor Ben Whishaw was also confirmed as part of the series lineup.
Sarah and Ben have joined Love Actually actress Keira Knightley, who was previously revealed as the lead role in Black Doves, as well as an executive producer on the series.
According to Netflix, Black Doves “follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed (Sarah Lancashire) calls in Helen’s old friend to keep her safe.”
“Sam Young (Ben Whishaw) is a suave, Champagne-drinking assassin. But having been out of the game since a failed job with disastrous consequences, he’s come home to a London that has moved on without him. As his past threatens to catch up with him, his task is to protect Helen as she investigates who killed Jason and why," Netflix continues.
"Together, they set off on a mission that will lead them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy. One that links the murky underworld of London to a looming geopolitical crisis – and leads them to question the cost of the moral choices they’ve made,” Netflix concludes.
Created by Giri/Haji and The Lazarus Project writer Joe Barton, the six part series began filming in central London last week.
While a release date for Black Doves has not yet been announced, fans are hoping that it will premiere on Netflix at some point next year.
