Paramount+ has confirmed a gripping new UK thriller starring Line of Duty actor Martin Compston and Slow Horses star Aimée-Ffion Edwards titled The Revenge Club.
Based on the upcoming novel by J.D. Pennington The Othello Club, the series follows six heartbroken strangers who are brought together via a divorce support group.
In the thriller mystery, which is described as "darkly witty and gripping", the six strangers soon transform their therapy sessions into an act of retribution against those who have wronged them.
After forming a pact that will forever change their lives, the six-part series sees the group form an unlikely bond along the way.
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The synopsis reads: "What begins as a cathartic outlet quickly spirals into something far more dangerous, and as the group’s acts of revenge escalate from mischievous pranks to deadly 'accidents,' the line between justice and murder begins to blur."
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Joining Compston and Edwards on the cast are, The Wheel of Time's Meera Syal, Barbie's Sharon Rooney, Shetland actor Douglas Henshall and Sex Education's Chaneil Kular.
Rounding out the cast are Amit Shah, Aoife Kennan, Rob Malone, Niamh Walsh, Wil Coban, Christina Bennington, and Eoin Duffy.
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Sebastian Cardwell, deputy chief content officer, for Paramount+ UK said: "The Revenge Club (w/t) is a sharp, stylish and darkly funny thriller, brought to life by a brilliant cast and an exceptional creative team. We’re thrilled to be part of this gripping project and to champion it as a standout addition to our expanding slate of bold, original UK content."
Jess Connell from Gaumont UK, the production company behind the show, added: "We’ve loved working with Gabbie on this sharply observed emotional thriller that will resonate with anyone who’s ever had their heart broken. We’re delighted to be partnering with both Paramount+ UK and Fremantle to bring this beautifully engaging book to screen."
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