Dougray Scott Returns in New British Thriller
Watch the tense first trailer for Summerwater, a new Scottish thriller starring Dougray Scott and Shirley Henderson, known for her role as Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter series. The show is based on Sarah Moss' best-selling novel of the same name.
Cast and Release
- Dougray Scott leads the cast in this six-part drama.
- Shirley Henderson co-stars, bringing her acclaimed presence to the series.
- The show premieres this November on Channel 4 in the UK.
Trailer and Atmosphere
The first trailer offers a chilling glimpse into the world of Summerwater, filled with suspense and unexpected twists. It creates a gripping atmosphere that promises to captivate the audience with its intense storytelling.
Production and Adaptation
Adapted by John Donnelly, known for Utopia, and directed by Robert McKillop and Fiona Walton, the series is described by Channel 4 as “thrilling and compulsive” and “character-led.”
“Summerwater is at once an atmospheric mystery, a hilarious and heartbreaking exploration of identity and an existential thriller. I am delighted to be working with the brilliant team at Freedom Scripted to adapt Sarah's wonderful novel for a broadcaster with such a pedigree for bold, ambitious drama.” — John Donnelly
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While Matthew Lewis stars in the mystery series Murder Before Evensong, another Harry Potter alum, Shirley Henderson, joins Dougray Scott in this compelling new thriller, adding to the wave of British dramas featuring former Potter actors.
Author’s summary: Dougray Scott leads a captivating Scottish thriller, Summerwater, with Shirley Henderson, promising a suspenseful and emotionally rich adaptation of Sarah Moss' novel airing on Channel 4 this November.