Liar (miniseries)
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| Genre | Thriller |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Eliza Mellor[2] |
| Distributor | All3Media International[2] |
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Liar is an upcoming six-part thriller miniseries created by brothers Harry and Jack Williams, and co-produced by SundanceTV and ITV.[2] The series stars Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd, and is scheduled to debut on ITV in autumn 2017.[3]
Synopsis
The series follows Laura Newell and Andrew Ellis, whose initial attraction leads to a date that has far-reaching consequences on the couple and their friends and families, as secrets and lies are revealed.[1]
Cast and characters
- Joanne Froggatt as Laura Newell, a smart and dedicated teacher who just got out of a relationship.[1]
- Ioan Gruffudd as Andrew Ellis, a renowned surgeon whose son is a student at Laura's school.[1]
Production
Liar was announced on 15 April 2016 as the first full production from Two Brothers Pictures.[4] On 30 September 2016, the miniseries was commissioned by American cable network SundanceTV and British commercial broadcaster ITV.[2] Commercial broadcasters TF1[5] and Seven[6] have also ordered the series.
Filming for the series began in London and Kent in November 2016.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Petski, Denise (30 September 2016). "Joanne Froggatt & Ioan Gruffudd To Star In 'Liar' For Sundance TV & ITV". Deadline.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Holloway, Daniel (30 September 2016). "Sundance TV, ITV Partner for 'Liar' Starring Joanne Froggatt, Ioan Gruffudd". Variety.
- ↑ Griffiths, Eleanor Bley (19 June 2017). "Downton's Joanne Froggatt is a serious schoolteacher in first-look image from ITV thriller Liar". Radio Times.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (15 April 2016). "'The Missing' Writers Harry and Jack Williams Unveil Thriller 'Liar'". Variety.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (28 March 2017). "Joanne Froggatt Thriller 'Liar' Picked Up by France's TF1". Variety.
- ↑ Knox, David (20 June 2017). "Seven picks up UK drama Liar". TV Tonight.