Upcoming Hack Movie Details: Release Date, Actors, Storyline, Preview, and All Latest Insights
On Wednesday, September 24, ITV1 will air the highly anticipated seven-part series The Hack, delving into the phone hacking scandal that engulfed the News of the World between 2002 and 2012.
The series intertwines two real-life storylines, one about investigative journalist Nick Davies, played by David Tennant, and another about Metropolitan Police detective Dave Cook, portrayed by Robert Carlyle. Steve Pemberton takes on the role of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
Jack Thorne, a BAFTA, Tony, and Olivier award-winning screenwriter, penned The Hack and also serves as an executive producer. Thorne, known for his work on the Netflix hit 'best movies', brings his exceptional storytelling skills to this dramatic series.
Tennant describes his character, Nick Davies, as someone who 'can smell where the story is and uncover it', comparing him to a dog with a bone. The dynamic between Davies and Alan Rusbridger, played by Toby Jones, is described as moving and deferential.
The impressive cast of The Hack includes Katherine Kelly, Eve Myles, Rose Leslie, Dougray Scott, and Adrian Lester, alongside Lee Ingleby, Pip Torrens, Lisa McGrillis, Sean Pertwee, Robert Bathurst, Richard Pepple, Nadia Albina, Phil Davis, Ace Bhatti, and Charlie Brooks.
BAFTA award-winning director Lewis Arnold helms the series, ensuring a visually engaging and compelling watch. Annalisa Dinnella has written one episode and co-written two episodes with Jack Thorne for The Hack.
In addition to its television premiere, all seven episodes of The Hack will be available on ITVX as a box set on September 24. This marks a convenient way for viewers to catch up on the series or to rewatch their favourite episodes.
David Tennant, Robert Carlyle, Toby Jones, and the rest of the talented cast deliver captivating performances in this gripping drama that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Don't miss the premiere of The Hack on ITV1 on Wednesday, September 24, at 9 pm.
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