Angela Black is a new six-part series that sees Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt in the role of the title character, a victim of domestic abuse who is forced to face her worst fears.
The series is produced by the acclaimed team at Two Brothers Pictures who are known for their work on ITV thriller Liar.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new crime drama…
‘Angela Black’ air date
Angela Black is a six-part drama and started on ITV on Sunday Oct. 10 at 9.00pm. It now airs in the same slot each Sunday evening after The Larkins.
What is ‘Angela Black’ about?
Angela Black seems to be living a completely happy life in suburban London. She works as a volunteer at a dogs’ home, is married to charming provider Olivier (Michiel Huisman) and the couple has two sons.
But Angela’s domestic idyll is a fraud that hides the terrifying truth; Angela Black is the victim of domestic abuse and trapped in a marriage she can’t escape.
This changes when Angela is unexpectedly approached by private investigator Ed (Samuel Adewunmi). For reasons as yet unknown Ed reveals Olivier’s most sinister secrets to Angela, changing the course of the frightened woman’s life.
Angela is faced with a decision – continue to suffer at the hands of Olivier or fight for her freedom. But can she trust mystery man Ed?
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Is there a trailer?
Yes, ITV has now released a short trailer on ITV Hub. ITV has warned that it contains scenes “some viewers may find upsetting”.
Who’s who in ‘Angela Black’
Angela Black (Joanne Froggatt)
Mum-of-two Angela appears to be living her best life, but she actually suffers daily domestic abuse from her controlling husband Olivier.
Joanne Froggatt’s breakout role was as Zoe Tattersall in Coronation Street (1997-98). Since then she’s starred in cult classic Life on Mars, A Street Cat Named Bob, The Commons, and Liar. But she is best known for her award-winning role as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey.
Speak of her role Joanne said: “I am honoured to be working with Two Brothers Pictures again and this important and timely story from the brilliant Harry and Jack Williams is like nothing I’ve read before. Angela is a complex and intriguing character and I hope audiences will be immediately drawn into her gripping, and sometimes heart-breaking journey, just as I was.”
Olivier (Michiel Huisman)
Appearances are deceptive when it comes to Olivier. On the surface a hard-working family man, he’s constructed a picture-perfect family life that belies domestic abuse and sinister secrets from his past.
Dutch actor Michiel Huisman is best known for his work on Margot, World War Z, Nashville, Orphan Black, the new HBO Max exclusive The Flight Attendant, and of course Game of Thrones.
Michiel says: “I’m proud to be part of such a thrilling and clever story with so many twists and turns. I can’t wait to take on the role of Olivier and work alongside the incredibly talented Joanne and Samuel.”
Ed (Samuel Adewunmi)
Private investigator Ed makes shocking disclosures to Angela about her abusive husband, but does he have ulterior motives?
Samuel Adewunmi made his TV debut in The Missing and has since starred in The Hatton Garden Job, Doctor Who, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man, and is due to play villain Carcer Dun in the soon-to-be-released TV series The Watch, loosely based on characters and adventures from Terry Pratchett’s Discworld.
Samuel says that he knew he wanted to play Ed immediately: “I always find myself drawn to characters like Ed when watching or reading dramas, and it’s no different with Angela Black. That coupled with the opportunity to collaborate with Craig Viveiros (again) as well as Harry and Jack Williams on a compelling story like Angela Black is very exciting and fortuitous when considering the impact 2020 has had on all industries including film and TV. I feel blessed.”
Other actors attached to ITV’s Angela Black project include Henry Douthwaite (Wuthering Heights), Ambreen Razia (Trigonometry), Barry Aird (Fortitude) and Jade Anouka (His Dark Materials).
AUTHOR: Elaine Reilly
DATE PUBLISHED: October 11, 2021
SOURCE: whattowatch.com