Renowned actor Sean Bean is set to make a comeback to the small screen with a leading role in the upcoming BBC crime drama series ‘This City Is Ours’. Bean, known for his iconic roles in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Time’, will portray gang leader Ronnie Phelan in this highly anticipated Liverpool-set series.
Created by Stephen Butchard and produced by Left Bank Pictures, the team behind ‘The Crown’, the series boasts a stellar cast including James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Onslow, and Jack McMullen. The storyline revolves around the complex dynamics within Ronnie Phelan’s gang, with Michael Kavanagh, played by Nelson-Joyce, navigating the treacherous world of crime while experiencing love for the first time.
BBC drama boss Lindsay Salt expressed excitement about the project, stating, “It’s a joy to see cameras rolling on ‘This City Is Ours’ with a glorious cast who have made Stephen Butchard’s sublime scripts even more exciting.” The series, directed by Saul Dibb, promises to deliver a gripping and nuanced portrayal of crime and its human consequences.
‘This City Is Ours’ is part of a 12-strong BBC drama slate and is budgeted between Euro 2.5 million (USD 3.2 million) and Euro 3 million (USD 3.8 million) per episode. The production is deficit-financed by Sony, reflecting the studio’s strategy to create high-quality shows at lower price points.
As fans and critics eagerly await the premiere of ‘This City Is Ours’, the series is expected to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and top-notch performances. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new addition to the BBC lineup.