| Passenger | |
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| Created by | Andrew Buchan |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Sumrah Mohammed |
| Production company | Sister |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
Passenger is an upcoming British dark comedy-thriller television series created by Andrew Buchan in his screenwriting debut. It will premiere on ITVX in the United Kingdom before airing on ITV at a later date. It will have an international release on BritBox.
Cast
- Wunmi Mosaku as Riya Ajunwa
- David Threlfall as Jim Bracknell
- Daniel Ryan as David Jackson
- Rowan Robinson as Katie Wells
- Barry Sloane as Eddie Wells
- Natalie Gavin as Joanne Wells
- Nico Mirallegro as Kane Jackson
- Hubert Hanowicz as Jakub Makowski
- Jack James Ryan as John Trowbridge
- Matilda Freeman as Lilly Wells
- Shervin Alenabi as Mehmet Shah
- Arian Nik as Nish Chowdry
- Lisa Allen as Jill
- Ray Castleton as Cabbie Geoff
Production
In March 2022, it was announced ITV and BritBox International had commissioned a six-part series titled Passengers from actor Andrew Buchan in his screenwriting debut. Jane Featherstone and Lucy Dyke would executive produce the series for Sister with Simon Maloney.[1] Sumrah Mohammed served as producer, while Lee Haven-Jones and Nicole Charles directed the series.
It was announced in February 2023 that Wunmi Mosaku would lead the series alongside David Threlfall. Also joining the cast were Daniel Ryan, Rowan Robinson, Barry Sloane as Eddie Wells, Natalie Gavin, Nico Mirallegro, Hubert Hanowicz, and Jack James Ryan as well as Matilda Freeman, Shervin Alenabi, and Arian Nik.[2]
Principal photography was underway in the West Yorkshire village of Cornholme as of February 2023.[3]
References
- ↑ Goldbart, Max (17 March 2022). "'Broadchurch' Star Andrew Buchan Behind ITV Drama 'Passenger' From Sister". Deadline. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ↑ Sarrubba, Stefania (23 February 2022). "Loki's Wunmi Mosaku announced for brand new ITV thriller series". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ↑ Kellett, Abigail (22 February 2023). "TV crews visit Calderdale village to film scenes for new ITV show Passenger". Halifax Courier. Retrieved 27 February 2023.