Damson Idris (F1, Snowfall) is set to star as the lead in The Lords’ Day, adapted from the novel by Michael Dobbs (writer of House of Cards). Damson will also be an executive producer on the series.
Jane Tranter and Dan McCulloch are executive producers for Bad Wolf. Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks, Humans, Better) will serve as lead writers and executive producers. Ben Chanan (The Capture, The Missing) will serve as director and executive producer.
The series will consist of 6 episodes and production will begin in early 2026 in the UK
About the series: On the State Opening of Parliament, British spy Harry Jones (Damson Idris) finds himself inside the iconic building amidst a lockdown. As the siege escalates, loyalties are tested and selfless sacrifices are made, leading to a desperate fight for survival where not everyone will emerge alive. Can Harry use his skills and training to be the country’s saviour? Adapted from a novel by Michael Dobbs (House of Cards), this is a fast-paced action thriller set at the heart of British power.
Damson Idris is a British-Nigerian actor and producer whose commanding performances and magnetic screen presence have established him as one of Hollywood’s most exciting leading men. He first rose to global prominence with his critically acclaimed, career-defining role in FX’s Snowfall, where he also served as a producer. Idris most recently starred opposite Brad Pitt in the Oscar-nominated F1 and will next appear in Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Children of Blood and Bone for Paramount.
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He is also set to portray legendary jazz musician Miles Davis in the upcoming film Miles & Juliette, directed by Bill Pohlad -further cementing his place as one of the most compelling talents of his generation.
