Black Doves Explained

Genre:Thriller
Creator:Joe Barton
Location:United Kingdom
Editor:Simon Brasse
Cinematography:Mark Patten
Network:Netflix
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

Black Doves is an upcoming British spy thriller television series created by Joe Barton. The series is developed by Sister and Noisy Bear for Netflix.

Synopsis

Helen begins a passionate affair that may endanger her secret identity when her lover becomes victim to London’s underworld and her employers send an old friend to protect her.[1] [2]

Cast

Production

The project was announced by Netflix in April 2023.[3] Barton also produces through Noisy Bear, alongside production company Sister.

Filming began in London in October 2023.[4] That month, Sarah Lancashire and Ben Whishaw were added to the cast, along with Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas, Andrew Koji, Kathryn Hunter, Sam Troughton, Ella Lily Hyland, Adam Silver, Ken Nwosu and Gabrielle Creevy.[5] In March 2024, Adeel Akhtar, Tracey Ullman, Finn Bennett and Luther Ford were added to the cast.[6]

Broadcast

The series is expected to be broadcast on the streaming service, Netflix, in 2024.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Netflix Touts $6B Spend in U.K. Since 2020, Unveils 3 New Commissions Including Keira Knightley Drama. April 26, 2023. The Hollywood Reporter. April 26, 2023. Alex. Ritman.
  2. Web site: April 26, 2023. Keira Knightley to Star in Netflix Series 'Black Doves' as Streamer Unveils New U.K. Productions. K.J.. Yossman. Variety. April 26, 2023.
  3. Web site: Netflix reveals £4.8bn investment in UK economy, teases upcoming slate. Screen Daily. April 26, 2023. April 26, 2023. Mona. Tabbara.
  4. Web site: Keira Knightley drama Black Doves filming in UK. kftv. 18 October 2023. Nia. Daniels. 17 October 2023.
  5. Web site: Happy Valley's Sarah Lancashire joins Keira Knightley in Black Doves. Radio Times. 26 October 2023. James. Hibbs. 25 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Ramachandran. Naman. Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw Joined by Adeel Akhtar, Tracey Ullman on Netflix Spy Series Black Doves. Variety. 22 March 2024. 22 March 2024.
  7. Web site: The Guardian. 28 December 2023. 'Guaranteed to be a banger': the 50 must-see TV shows for 2024. Stuart. Heritage. Kate. Abbott. 28 December 2023.