Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, the new drama starring Colin Firth and Slow Horses’ Catherine McCormack, has released its first trailer.
The five-part series retells the true story of Jim (Firth) and Jane Swire (McCormack), who embarked on a quest for justice after their daughter, Flora, was one of 259 casualties on the Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988.
In the aftermath of the bombing, which caused an additional 11 deaths in the titular Scottish town, Jim becomes a “nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice”.
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“Travelling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system,” continues the logline (via Sky).
“As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever changed. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search For Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.”
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The teaser trailer for the series, which is due to premiere on January 2, showcases Jim and Jane’s three-decade long journey for justice, taking him to various parts of the world as he becomes embroiled in meetings and trials.
In addition to Firth and McCormack, the cast for the series includes Sam Troughton, Mark Bonnar, Ardalan Esmaili and Guy Henry, with Otto Bathurst and James Loach sharing directing duties.
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“The bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 was one of the most devastating acts of terrorism that took the lives of 270 innocent people, including both US and UK citizens,” said Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, Executive Producers for Carnival Films.
“As the spokesperson for the UK victim’s families, we have followed Jim Swire’s remarkable story for over three decades. It is consequential to now watch Colin Firth’s captivating performance as he depicts Jim’s life’s work on screen.
“In part a profoundly moving character story of love and loss, this drama is as much an investigative political thriller that shows how an ordinary man with unstoppable determination can take on governments and world leaders in pursuit of truth.”
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth premieres on Sky Atlantic and Peacock on January 2, 2025.
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