Dougray Scott Returns in New British Thriller
The first tense trailer for Summerwater, a new Scottish thriller starring Dougray Scott and Shirley Henderson, has been released. The series is based on a best-selling novel by Sarah Moss.
About the Series
Summerwater is a six-part drama set to premiere on Channel 4 in the UK this November. Shirley Henderson, known for her role as Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter series, stars alongside Scott in the adaptation.
Trailer and Atmosphere
The trailer offers a chilling first look at the world of Summerwater, promising a story full of twists and an atmosphere that draws viewers in deeply.
Production Details
- Adapted by John Donnelly, known for Utopia
- Directed by Robert McKillop and Fiona Walton
- 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
Context Within British Television
As Matthew Lewis impresses in the mystery series Murder Before Evensong, another Harry Potter alum, Shirley Henderson, joins Dougray Scott in what promises to be another compelling British thriller.
Author's summary: Dougray Scott heads a compelling new British thriller, Summerwater, delivering atmospheric mystery and profound character exploration in a highly anticipated Channel 4 drama.