Colin Firth Stars In Peacock’s New Drama Series
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How far would you go to search for justice after your daughter was killed? That’s the question at the heart of the upcoming Peacock series, “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.”
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As seen in the teaser, “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth” tells the story of a man who is desperate to know exactly what happened when a Pan Am flight exploded in the air. Why does he care so much? His daughter was on the plane. The show follows this man as he represents the UK victims’ families in his pursuit of truth.
The series stars Colin Firth, Catherine McCormack, Rosanna Adams, Jemma Carlton, Harry Redding, Sam Troughton, Mark Bonner, Ardalan Esmaili, and Selwa Jghalef. ‘Lockerbie’ is directed by Otto Bathurst. The filmmaker is best known for his TV work, having directed episodes of shows such as “Halo,” “His Dark Materials,” and “Peaky Blinders.”
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“Lockerbie: A Search for Truth” debuts on Peacock on January 2, 2025. You can watch the teaser below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Inspired by the true-life story, on December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter’s death, Dr Jim Swire (Firth), is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice. Traveling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever changed. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search For Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.
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