SUMMERWATER SERIES 1, EPISODE 1 CAST: WHO HAS JOINED THE CAST FOR NEW DRAMA??
Summerwater represents Channel 4's latest drama offering. This eagerly awaited series draws inspiration from Sarah Moss's bestselling novel bearing the same title.
The Scottish-set adaptation boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Dougray Scott, Harry Potter and Dept. Q star Shirley Henderson, Blue Lights favourite Valene Kane, Showtrial's Anna Prochniak, House of the Dragon actor Gabriel Scott, Vigil's Anders Hayward, and The White Lotus season 3 actor Arnas Fedaraviciu.
Gabriel Scott, Dougray Scott's son, also appears in the production, portraying a younger iteration of his father's character, with Gabriel recognised for his work in House of the Dragon, His Dark Materials and Lockerbie.
Summerwater has been described as a "thrilling and compulsive" drama exploring relationships, sexuality, identity, and the impossibility of escaping one's true nature, reports the Daily Record.
The programme unfolds within a Scottish holiday park setting, chronicling five families occupying lakeside cabins.
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The official synopsis reads: "Set predominantly at a remote loch-side Scottish holiday cabin park, Summerwater looks at the simmering tensions between holidaymakers that eventually erupt into a devastating climax.
"Weaving together the lives of several families as they navigate unspoken conflicts, private dilemmas, and fleeting moments of beauty from their disparate cabins, the story flashes back to dramatic events in key characters' lives before their holiday which may have consequences in the present."
However, who features in Summerwater's cast? Here's everything you need to know about the actors.
Dougray portrays the character of David, a retired GP who has been visiting Summerwater with his wife Annie for years. However, it soon becomes clear that they can't escape their problems this time.
Dougray is recognised for his numerous roles in television and film. His early credits include Taggart, Twin Town EverAfter and Mission: Impossible II.
More recently, Dougray has starred in The Hack, Sherlock and Daughter and Crime.
Shirley portrays David's wife Annie, a regular visitor to Summerwater. A recent medical diagnosis has seen Annie becoming physically weaker and cognitively declining.
Actress Shirley is best known for her role as Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter film series and has also starred in hit-drama Dept. Q, Happy Valley and Hamish Macbeth as well as films Trainspotting and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
Valene portrays the hard-working mother Justine who has emotionally checked out of her marriage. Justine is worn down by the domesticity of middle age, causing a deep unhappiness that seeps into her work and family life.
Audiences will recognise Valene from her role as Rose Stagg in The Fall, Jacqueline in Gangs of London and Angela Mackle in Blue Lights. She has also starred in The Winter King, Hanna and The Other Guy.
Daniel portrays Justine's husband Steve, a doting father to Lola and Jack. Faced with financial woes and a stagnant career, Steve is disheartened about his marriage and yearns for a closer bond with his wife.
Starting his career as a comedian, Daniel transitioned into acting and boasts an impressive list of credits, including Eric and Ernie, which earned him a BAFTA TV Award for his leading role as Eric Morecambe, Flowers, Black Mirror, Tom Jones, The Witchfinder and Renegade Nell.
Anna's character Alina works as a waitress at the Summerwater hotel. She is a devoted mother to her daughter Violeta and partner to Marijonas.
Anna is recognised for her portrayal of Sandra Vodanovic in the popular series Showtrial and most recently appeared in The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
Marijonas, Alina's affectionate albeit distracted husband and Violeta's father, moved to Scotland to work as a PT. After encountering problems in Glasgow, he and his family relocated to Summerwater for a fresh start at the hotel, where his mother's presence has been a constant source of tension.
Arnas is best known for his role as Sihtric in the Netflix smash hit, The Last Kingdom. He has also featured in the Wheel of Time and The White Lotus.
The cast of Summerwater also includes Vigil's Anders Hayward, Crime's Shereen Cutkelvin, Spooks and The Descent star Shauna Macdonald, and Shetland and Guilt actor Jamie Sives.
The cast also includes Betrayal and Wednesday's star Calum Ross, Silvie Furneaux from Annika, and James Harkness, renowned for his roles in The Bombing of Pan Am 103, Gangs of London, The Nest and The Victim.
Summerwater starts on Channel 4 at 9pm on Sunday, November 16.
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