Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson to star in upcoming Apple TV+ series ‘Down Cemetery Road’

British actors Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson are set to star in the upcoming thriller series “Down Cemetery Road” for Apple TV+. The show, based on the book of the same title by award-winning author Mick Herron, follows the story of a struggling Oxford private eye and a woman obsessed with finding a missing child.

Thompson, known for her recent role in “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” will play the role of Zoe Boehm, the private investigator, while Wilson, from “The Affair,” will portray Sarah Tucker, the woman on a mission to find the missing child. The series promises to be a gripping tale of mystery and conspiracy.

The plot revolves around a house explosion in a quiet Oxford suburb, leading to the disappearance of a young girl. Sarah enlists the help of Zoe to uncover the truth behind the incident, only to unravel a complex conspiracy involving people believed to be dead still being alive.

Lead writer and executive producer Morwenna Banks, along with director Natalie Bailey, are set to bring Herron’s sharp and witty writing to life on the screen. Apple TV+ creative director Jay Hunt expressed excitement about the project, praising the stellar cast and promising an unmissable viewing experience.

With a talented team behind the scenes and a captivating storyline, “Down Cemetery Road” is poised to be a must-watch series for fans of thrilling mysteries. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new show coming to Apple TV+.