As part of the Next on Netflix UK, Netflix announces new cast for the six-part series, Black Doves, which is currently in production.
The new cast includes Bafta winner Adeel Akhtar (Fool Me Once), Tracey Ullman (The Tracey Ullman Show), Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country) and Luther Ford (The Crown).
Previously announced cast: Keira Knightley (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually) Ben Whishaw (This is Going to Hurt, Paddington), Andrew Buchan (Carnival Row), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Kathryn Hunter (Andor, The Tragedy of Macbeth), Sam Troughton (Chernobyl, Mank), Ella Lily Hyland (Fifteen Love, Silent Roar), Adam Silver (The Diplomat, Masters of The Air) Ken Nwosu (Look the Other Way and Run), Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin, Three Women) and Omari Douglas (Rye Lane, It’s A Sin).
About BLACK DOVES
Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, BLACK DOVES is a sharp, action-filled and heartfelt story of friendship and sacrifice. It follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover Jason (Andrew Koji) is assassinated, her spymaster, the enigmatic Reed (Sarah Lancashire), calls in Helen’s old friend Sam (Ben Whishaw) to keep her safe. Together, Helen and Sam set off on a mission to investigate who killed Jason and why, leading them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy linking the murky London underworld to a looming geopolitical crisis.
Writer, Creator and Executive Producer: Joe Barton (Giri/Haji, The Lazarus Project)
Production Company: SISTER (Chernobyl, This Is Going To Hurt, The Power) & Noisy Bear
Executive Producer for SISTER: Jane Featherstone (Chernobyl, This Is Going To Hurt) and Chris Fry (Kaos, Giri/Haji) and Keira Knightley
Executive Producer for Noisy Bear: Joe Barton
Director: Alex Gabassi (The Crown) and Lisa Gunning (The Power)
Series Producer: Harry Munday
About Netflix
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About SISTER
SISTER is an independent, global entertainment group with offices in London, LA, New York and Manchester. Our mission is to develop, produce and invest in visionary creators. As well as producing hit shows including The Power (Prime Video), This is Going to Hurt (BBC/ AMC), Landscapers (SKY/ HBO), The Split 1-3 (BBC One/ AMC+), Gangs of London (SKY/ AMC) and Chernobyl (Sky/HBO), SISTER has made a series of bold investments in new creator-led businesses including award-winning documentary production company Dorothy Street Pictures, premier British animation company Locksmith Animation, ambitious publishing venture Zando, award-winning podcast studio Campside Media, comic book and digital media publisher AWA Studios, a partnership with iconic London music venue KOKO, and a new non-scripted TV and tech entertainment company Yes Yes Media. Founded in 2019, the company unites a team of renowned creatives to make breakout stories across all forms of media. To learn more about SISTER and its work, visit www.sister.net
