The Undertow is an upcoming television series for Netflix starring Jamie Dornan as identical twins. It is an adaptation of the Norwegian series Twin.
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| Based on | Twin (2019) |
| Written by | Sarah Dollard Hanna Jameson Scout Cripps, Kam Odedra |
| Directed by | Jeremy Lovering |
| Starring | Jamie Dornan Mackenzie Davis |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Netflix |
Premise
editAdam and Nicola are stuck in a loveless marriage but the return of Adam's identical twin Lee affects their life.[1]
Cast
edit- Jamie Dornan as Adam and Lee
- Mackenzie Davis as Nicola
- Iain De Caestecker
- Gary Lewis
Production
editComplete Fiction and wiip are adapting the series for Netflix from the Norwegian series Twin. Sarah Dollard, Hanna Jameson, Scout Cripps, and Kam Odedra are adapting series, with Dollard also executive producing. Jeremy Lovering will executive produce and direct the series. Jamie Dornan is an executive producer. Nira Park and Rachael Prior of Complete Fiction executive produce along with David Flynn and Paul Lee for wiip.[2]
Jamie Dornan and Mackenzie Davis confirmed in the lead roles in March 2024.[3] Filming on the series took place in the Scottish Highlands in May 2024.[4] Other filming locations include the Scottish Islands Sutherland and the Isle of Mull.[5]
Broadcast
editThe series is expected to premiere on the Netflix in 2025.[6]
References
edit- ^ Goldbart, Max (14 March 2024). "Netflix UK Scripted Slate: Steven Knight To Pen Guinness Series; Stephen Graham & Jack Thorne Team For Real-Time Crime Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (14 March 2024). "Jamie Dornan to Play Twin Brothers in Netflix Crime Noir Series 'The Undertow' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (14 March 2024). "Netflix Orders New Series Starring Jamie Dornan, Mackenzie Davis, Julie Delpy". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Williams, Craig (17 May 2024). "Jamie Dornan spotted filming new Netflix drama in the Highlands". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ Dalziel, Magdalene (14 March 2024). "Netflix announces new drama filmed in Scotland starring Jamie Dornan". Daily Record. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ Shafer, Ellise (14 March 2024). "Julie Delpy-Suranne Jones Political Series 'The Choice,' Real Estate Show 'Buying London,' Marian Keyes' 'Grown Ups' Adaptation Among Netflix U.K. Commissions". Varoety. Retrieved 14 March 2024.