HBO and Sky have just confirmed a new "scandal-soaked" TV thriller that looks set to have us glued to our screens.
A two-season order has officially been confirmed for War, a gripping legal drama starring Sienna Miller and Dominic West. Created by George Kay (the mind behind Lupin and Hijack) and directed by Ben Taylor (Sex Education), War promises high drama and cut-throat ambition, set against the backdrop of London’s elite legal firms.
The story follows a messy divorce between tech mogul Morgan Henderson (West) and his estranged wife Carla (Miller), who is an international film star. The breakdown of their marriage results in a multi-million-pound legal dispute, with two of 'London's most reputable legal firms' going head to head in the divorce battle – with each side convinced that they will win.
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For those of us that have a Rivals-shaped hole missing in our lives, you'll be glad to know that the drama extends far beyond the boardrooms and courtrooms, and also 'sends shockwaves through bedrooms' too, as the former couple's disintegrated relationship dismantles their respective trust of those around them.
The official logline reads: 'As the case spirals and loyalties fracture, reputations are on the line, and everyone's playing to win.'
Sky also confirmed that this is the first instalment in a new legal anthology, with each season focusing on a new headline-making legal battle. The first season will also star Phoebe Fox, James McArdle, Nina Sosanya, Pip Torrens and Archie Renaux.
'I am excited to be working with Sky and HBO – two homes for bold, ambitious storytelling – and our brilliant production team,' says creator and writer George Kay. 'War is a legal drama full of double crossing, scandal, twists and betrayal. The kind of TV show that made me want to write TV shows.'
War is set to air on NOW via Sky in the UK. While there is no official release date yet, all eyes will be on this upcoming series.
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