‘This England’ is a TV series by Kenneth Branagh (‘Belfast’, ‘Hamlet’, ‘Dunkirk’) playing the prime minister United Kingdom, Boris Johnson and released the teaser trailer, which will air on Movistar Plus+ in the fall. A one-minute preview that includes some critical moments and controversialThe eventful trajectory of the British president.
series will be six episodesFocuses on Boris Johnson’s first months as British Prime Minister and follows the impact of the first wave of the coronavirus on the UK. He goes through his dramatic admission to the ICU infected with covid, as shown by the one-minute teaser that mixes images of both his professional face (marked with Brexit) in the corridors of Downing Street and the personal face of the debate.
“The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic will be remembered forever. A moment when the country comes together to fight an invisible enemy. Our countless series come together. true storiesFrom Boris Johnson to frontline people around the country, the efforts of scientists, doctors, nursing home workers and lawmakers fighting to keep us safe from the virus,” says Michael Winterbottom (Welcome to Sarajevo, 24 Hour Party People), This is Britain’s showrunner .
“‘This England’ tells the story of some of the most devastating events in the United Kingdom, led by a prime minister who underwent surgery at unprecedented times. The drama follows the impact of the pandemic and the response of the scientists, nurses and doctors who are working tirelessly to get the virus under control and heroic to overcome.
It is based on: First-hand testimony from people from all walks of life of life, 10 Downing Street, nationwide Emergencies and Scientific Advisory Group for hospitals and nursing homes” reads a synopsis of the series produced by Revolution Films for Sky UK.
Along with the aforementioned Kenneth Branagh, Ophelia Lovibond (‘Elementary’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’), wife Carrie Symonds, Simon Paisley Day (‘Star Wars: Episode IX – Ascension’) Skywalker completing the main cast of ‘This England’ ) as Dominic Cummings, Andrew Buchan (‘The Crown’, ‘Broadchurch’) as former Health Secretary Matt Hancock and James Corrigan (‘This Is Gonna Hurt’, ‘Manhunt’) as political strategist Isaac Levido.