Conleth Hill, Russell Tovey, and Emily Mortimer are set to star in the upcoming Disney+ four-part U.K. drama, Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. The series, written and executive produced by Jeff Pope, is a collaboration between Etta Pictures, Pope’s production label under ITV Studios, and Kwadjo Dajan’s KDJ Productions, with consultants including Jean Charles de Menezes’ parents and relatives.
The show delves into the tragic events surrounding the mistaken identity and subsequent killing of innocent Brazilian de Menezes by London police in 2005. Through multiple perspectives, it explores how memory can shape our understanding of truth.
The cast includes newcomer Edison Alcaide as Jean Charles de Menezes, Conleth Hill as Sir Ian Blair, and Russell Tovey as Brian Paddick, both key figures in the investigation. Emily Mortimer portrays Cressida Dick, and Daniel Mays plays Cliff Todd, providing a nuanced portrayal of the aftermath of the events.
Jeff Pope expressed the importance of telling this story and highlighted the stellar ensemble cast assembled for the project. The series is set to premiere on Disney+ in the spring, offering a unique and gripping retelling of a tragic real-life event.
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