David Farnor | On 25, Jan 2019

Kate Beckinsale heads to ITV this spring for new thriller The Widow, and we’ve got our first look at her in action.

Written by Liar and The Missing’s Harry and Jack Williams (Liar, The Missing), the show follows Georgia Wells, whose life is turned upside-down with a phone call in the middle of the night. Her husband of over 10 years, Will, has been reported dead after a plane crash in the Congolese jungle. Three years later, with her old life now a thing of the past, Georgia learns something shocking that will take her to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, looking to uncover the truth about his disappearance.

Beckinsale plays Georgia and filming took place in South Africa, Wales and Rotterdam last year. It will premiere on ITV in the UK and on Amazon Prime Video in other countries.

 
The Widow is available to watch online on Amazon Prime Video as part of a Prime membership or a £5.99 monthly subscription.

 

Kate Beckinsale to star in ITV and Amazon’s The Widow

4th January 2018

Kate Beckinsale will star in ITV and Amazon’s new original series, The Widow.

Written by Liar and The Missing’s Harry and Jack Williams (Liar, The Missing), the show follows Georgia Wells, whose life is turned upside-down with a phone call in the middle of the night. Her husband of over 10 years, Will, has been reported dead after a plane crash in the Congolese jungle. Three years later, with her old life now a thing of the past, Georgia learns something shocking that will take her to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, looking to uncover the truth about his disappearance.

Kate Beckinsale will play Georgia. The actor recently wrapped production on Farming, the directorial debut from Nigerian-British writer-director Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, opposite Damson Idris and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. It marks something of a reunion for her, after recently appearing in the Marc Webb drama The Only Living Boy in New York opposite Jeff Bridges, Callum Turner, and Kiersey Clemons, which was released by Amazon Studios, and Whit Stillman’s Love & Friendship, also released by Amazon Studios.

“I’m delighted to announce Kate Beckinsale’s casting in The Widow,” says ITV’s Head of Drama, Polly Hill. “She is perfect for the role of Georgia in what is, as always, brilliant, compelling and surprising storytelling from Harry and Jack Williams. We’re very pleased to have secured the series which is an ITV original commission and co-production with Amazon Prime.”

Brad Beale, Vice President, Worldwide TV Content Acquisition at Amazon Prime Video, adds: “We are thrilled to continue our existing relationship with Kate Beckinsale on the heels of her incredible performances in Amazon Studios’ critically acclaimed films.

“Harry and Jack Williams have created a powerful story, which will be brought to life by one of the world’s most talented actresses, and we are excited to bring this thrilling series to Prime members around the world. “

Harry and Jack Williams comment: “Kate Beckinsale is a brilliantly talented actress and we’re thrilled she’s joining us on this journey – we couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect for the role. The Widow is our most ambitious and cinematic piece to date and we can’t wait to bring the dark heart of the Congolese jungle to the screen.”

The Widow will be produced by Eliza Mellor (Liar, The Living and the Dead, Poldark, Death Comes to Pemberley) and will be directed by lead director Sam Donovan (Humans, Liar, Utopia) and Olly Blackburn (Donkey Punch, Glue), who is also directing four episodes of the series.

The series will go into production in January 2018 in South Africa, Wales and Rotterdam. It will then premiere on ITV before airing as an Amazon Prime Original in the US.

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