Shetland’s Mark Bonnar stars alongside James McAvoy in Sky’s new six-part crime thriller primarily based on Frankie Boyle’s bestselling novel.
Shetland’s Mark Bonnar has landed a brand new position in Sky’s new thriller (Picture: BBC/ITV Studios/Mark Mainz)
Shetland’s Mark Bonnar has secured a brand new half in Sky’s forthcoming six-part crime thriller and viewers are set for a deal with because it sounds completely charming.
The gripping Sky collection, titled Meantime, adapts Frankie Boyle’s Sunday Instances bestselling novel of the identical identify. The programme follows a drug addict, who turns into the police’s most easy suspect after his greatest mate is mysteriously killed.
It reunites BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jon S. Baird with acclaimed Scottish actor James McAvoy, because the pair beforehand collaborated on the 2013 crime comedy thriller, Filth.
The thriller boasts a remarkably spectacular solid ensemble. Showing alongside Mark is Christopher Eccleston (Physician Who) and Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter).
Penned by Frankie Boyle and Neil Webster, the drama follows drug addict Felix McAveety (James McAvoy), whom the police make their prime homicide suspect after his greatest pal is found lifeless in a Glasgow park, stories the Every day File.
James McAvoy is about to take the lead position as Felix (Picture: Sky)
The synopsis continues: “In a fog of intoxication and paranoia, Felix units out to clear his identify, enlisting the assistance of an ageing former Detective Inspector turned crime novelist (Josette Simon) and a chaotic pal (Jamie Michie).
“Their seek for the reality turns into an exhilarating and regularly laugh-out-loud race by means of the murkier edges of latest Scotland, as occasions quickly spiral uncontrolled round him.”
James McAvoy takes centre stage as Felix, with a supporting solid that features Josette Simon (Anatomy of a Scandal), Jamie Michie (Again to Life), Shauna MacDonald (Summerwater), Janine Harouni (Avoidance), Benedict Wong (3 Physique Drawback) and Emun Elliott (The Gold).
Mark Bonnar has been solid within the upcoming collection (Picture: Penske Media by way of Getty Photos)
James’s youthful sister, Pleasure McAvoy, additionally stars within the collection, alongside Laurie Brett, Martin Quinn, Jordan Younger, Lois Chimimba, Michael Moreland, Hanna Stanbridge, Greg Hemphill, Robin Laing, Kate Donnely and George Robinson.
The present is produced by Blissful Tramp North and Expectation, whose earlier works embrace the BAFTA-winning comedy Alma’s Not Regular and the charming Scottish thriller thriller, Guilt.
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Regrettably, we now have a little bit of a wait earlier than we are able to benefit from the drama as Sky has introduced it will likely be accessible subsequent 12 months on Sky and streaming service NOW within the UK and Eire.
Meantime will air on Sky and NOW within the UK and Eire subsequent 12 months
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