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BreakingNews.ie
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
First look at Suranne Jones as prime minister in Netflix project Hostage
New pictures show actress Suranne Jones playing a fictional British prime minister in her first Netflix project, Hostage, on which she will also be an executive producer. Jones, 46, will star in the five-part thriller, written by Matt Charman, alongside Julie Delpy, who will play a fictional French president, when it is released on the streaming platform on August 21. Advertisement Jones said of the show: 'I'm thrilled to be on Netflix, in something I'm really proud of. It's been something I've wanted to do for a long time. Hostage is to be Jones's first Netflix project (Netflix/PA) 'We'd talked about projects previously, but for me it was about finding the right thing. Hostage was perfect – me and Matt together backed up by this brilliant, supportive team. I loved it.' The series will see Jones's character's husband kidnapped, and Delpy's visiting French president blackmailed, leaving the two leaders to face unimaginable choices. The show will see the duo forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures, and lives, might hang in the balance, as they are forced to work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both. Advertisement The show will see Jones's character's husband kidnapped (Netflix/PA) Writer Charman said of the show: 'I've been dying to find the right story to tell with Suranne and I honestly believe what she's done with this character is going to blow the Netflix audience away. 'An embattled British PM in the middle of a fight for her country and her family – she's fierce, ruthless and you can't take your eyes off of her.' Jones rose to fame playing Karen McDonald on ITV soap Coronation Street, and the actress is due to star in the third series of BBC police drama Vigil, which is being filmed this year with a release date yet to be announced.
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Suranne Jones turns Prime Minister in first look a twisted new thriller Hostage as she signs first ever Netflix deal in 'move she's wanted to make for a long time'
Suranne Jones turns the Prime Minister in a first look at a twisted new Netflix thriller Hostage as she signs her first ever Netflix deal in 'move she's wanted to make for a long time '. Upcoming political thriller Hostage, created by Matt Charman, will hit the the streaming service on 21st August 2025. The brand new series will see Suranne as Abigail Dalton, Julie Delpy as Vivienne Toussaint and Corey Mylchreest as Matheo Lewis. They will be joined by Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, James Cosmo and Jehnny Beth. Netflix has released a sneak peek at the new show, with Suranne as her alter-ego waving outside 10 Downing Street with a smile on her face. While in another she looked very serious in a tie dye blouse and burgundy blazer while standing next to Julie as the fictional French president Vivienne. Hostage's official synopsis reads: 'When the British Prime Minister's husband is kidnapped and the visiting French President is blackmailed, the two political leaders both face unimaginable choices. 'Forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures, and lives, might hang in the balance, can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?' Speaking about her upcoming role, Suranne said: 'I'm thrilled to be on Netflix, in something I'm really proud of. 'It's been something I've wanted to do for a long time. 'We'd talked about projects previously, but for me it was about finding the right thing. 'Hostage was perfect - me and Matt together backed up by this brilliant, supportive team. I loved it.' Writer Matt added: 'I've been dying to find the right story to tell with Suranne and I honestly believe what she's done with this character is going to blow the Netflix audience away. 'An embattled British PM in the middle of a fight for her country and her family – she 's fierce, ruthless and you can't take your eyes off of her.' Suranne has been active in the acting scene for the past 29 years. She was initially best known for playing Karen McDonald in ITV's Coronation Street. She played the iconic character in the soap between 2000 and 2004. But since then she's appeared in various other series over the years. Surrane has landed roles in the likes of Harley Street, Unforgiven, Doctor Who and Scott & Bailey. She's also played Anne Lister in Gentleman Jack, DCI Amy Silva in Vigil and Gemma Foster in Doctor Foster. This year she has also taken on the role of Suz in Film Club and Bert in Frauds. It comes after it was revealed that one of Suranne's other shows is set to return to out screens soon. Filming for the BBC hit is due to begin later this year in Scotland, with the third instalment of the police show airing in 2026. The Emmy-winning programme also stars Rose Leslie as DI Kirsten Longacre. It follows the two detectives as they tackle a case at a remote Arctic research station where a member of a British special forces mission was killed. Nominated for a BAFTA in 2022, the new series is set to be packed full of action and cast members are buzzing to begin production.
