"What pressing issue beckons a resolution?" "One of significant consequence..." Could it be something entwined with intricate calculations? Hmm, the mystery deepens. Sky TV has unveiled an intriguing teaser trailer for a novel chase thriller titled "The Iris Affair," helmed by the very mind behind the acclaimed "Luther" series. It resonates with the captivating narratives of Dan Brown. A rootless prodigy, Iris Nixon, boldly absconds with a perplexing code from a magnetic philanthropist, setting off a heart-stopping countdown as she frantically strives to decipher its enigmas.
Penned by the esteemed writer, creator, and showrunner Neil Cross, "The Iris Affair" is a gripping and cinematic chase thriller that pits two luminous intellects against each other in a perilous game of hide-and-seek spanning the landscapes of Italy—from the serene streets of Florence to the sun-kissed shores of Sardinia, through the bustling avenues of Rome, and back again. Starring Niamh Algar as Iris and Tom Hollander as Cameron, alongside Kristofer Hivju, Harry Lloyd, Meréana Tomlinson, Sacha Dhawan, Debi Mazar, Marco Leonardi, Peter Sullivan, Lorenzo De Moor, and Maya Sansa, the trailer, though sleek, hints at a slightly over-the-top TV spectacle. Witness it below.
Iris Nixon (Niamh Algar), an enigmatic genius, cracks a series of intricate online puzzles, leading her to a picturesque piazza in Florence where she encounters the charismatic entrepreneur Cameron Beck (Tom Hollander). He extends an invitation for her to unlock a potent, classified technological marvel by working under his wing. Intrigued, she accepts. However, upon uncovering its perilous potential, she swipes the journal containing the device's activation sequence and vanishes without a trace. This ignites a relentless pursuit, spanning from a secluded cabin in Sardinia to the hectic streets of Rome, as Cameron races against time to track down Iris in a high-stakes game where trust is a luxury and failure holds catastrophic consequences.
"The Iris Affair" is a series conceived and showrun by the British TV writer Neil Cross, who has also brought to life "Luther," "Luther: The Fallen Sun," "The Sister," and "The Mosquito Coast." Additional writing credits go to Susan E. Connolly and Ian Scott McCullough. Directed by Terry McDonough and Sarah O'Gorman, the series is produced by Wildside and Sky Studios, with Tim Bricknell serving as the producer. Executive producers include Neil Cross, Terry McDonough, Adrian Sturges, Dante Di Loreto, and Jenni Sherwood. Sky TV will premiere the streaming of "The Iris Affair" on Sky and NOW in the UK this fall. Stay tuned for more.
