Poisonous City – Jodie Whittaker to star in Corby Poisonings drama

The solid additionally contains Robert Caryle, Aimee Lou Wooden, Rory Kinnear and Brendan Coyle. 

The award-winning author Jack Thorne is popping his attentions to the real-life story of the Corby poisonings for a brand new 4-part sequence. The Netflix restricted sequence comes from Broke & Bones (Black Mirror).

The Corby poisonings had been one of many UK’s greatest environmental scandals. Poisonous City is a narrative about group, specializing in three moms who tackle a David and Goliath battle for justice. By tracing by way of the years of their battle, a horrible reality involves the floor – one in every of stinging injustice.

The present, with a stellar solid, goes into manufacturing later this month. It stars Jodie Whittaker, Robert Carlyle, Aimee Lou Wooden, Rory Kinnear and Brendan Coyle.

Poisonous City is government produced by Annabel Jones, Jack Thorne and Minkie Spiro; directed by Minkie Spiro; produced by Delyth Scudamore and written by Jack Thorne. Episode 3 is written by Jack Thorne and Amy Trigg (Ralph & Katie).

Author Jack Thorne mentioned:

“The Corby Poisonous Waste Case is a kind of moments in historical past that’s defining. It confirmed our capacity to shut our eyes and ears to the protection of our folks. It additionally confirmed the outstanding approach that folks will battle for what’s proper. Poisonous City tells the story of those humorous, courageous, unbelievable girls and the best way they scrapped for his or her youngsters. It has been a real privilege working with Annabel, Minkie, Delyth and the entire Broke & Bones household on this unbelievable story, and we’re so grateful to Netflix for giving us the chance and assist in telling it.”

Govt Producer Annabel Jones mentioned:

“We’re thrilled to be working with the vastly proficient Jack Thorne. He’s the voice of this era and brings an intelligence, an depth and an empathy to the human story behind this landmark case. Jack compassionately explores the interaction between a area people’s need for financial prosperity and the environmental and human value.  A narrative which is as pertinent in the present day because it was then.”

We’ll preserve you posted on Poisonous City.