Kenneth Branagh is set to play U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Michael Winterbottom’s upc
Kenneth Branagh is set to play U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Michael Winterbottom’s upcoming limited series charting the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.This Sceptred Isle will tell the tale of some of the most devastating events to ever befall the United Kingdom, and of a Prime Minister leading in these unprecedented times. The drama will trace the impact on Britain from this once-in-a-generation pandemic, and the response of scientists, nurses, and doctors as they worked tirelessly and heroically to contain and overcome the virus.It is based on the first-hand testimony of people from all walks of life; from Number 10 Downing Street, the Department of Health, The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), and from hospitals and care homes across the country.Michael Winterbottom has co-written the series with Kieron Quirke, and will direct all five episodes. Tim Shipman, political editor of The Sunday Times, is acting as a consultant on the series.The five-part series will commence shooting in early 2021 and is expected to premiere on Sky Atlantic across all Sky territories in Autumn 2022.Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, SKY Group official site (skygroup.sky) - January 23 2021 -- source link
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