The Killing Eve vet is the first star to join the show, which is an adaptation of the bestselling book of the same name by Adrian McKinty. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the upcoming limited drama, including details about Comer’s character, plot, and much more. Scroll down for a closer look, and stay tuned for updates as The Chain continues to come together at HBO.
What is The Chain about?
The Chain is based on Adrian McKinty’s 2019 novel, which follows a kidnapping scheme where the victim’s parents must kidnap another child to secure their own child’s release, sparking a chain of abductions.
Who stars in The Chain?
Jodie Comer headlines The Chain as Rachel, a suburban mom who must consider the unthinkable when her daughter is kidnapped. Additional casting has yet to be revealed at this time, but stay tuned for additional details in the weeks and months ahead as the show continues to take shape at HBO.
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Who makes The Chain?
The Chain is written by showrunner Damon Lindelof (The Leftovers, Watchmen, Lanterns), who executive produces the show with Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer, Shane Salerno, Breannah Gibson, and Joe Iberti. Meanwhile, the pilot story is by Lindelof, Carly Wray, and Breannah Gibson, with Lindelof and Wray writing the pilot script. McKinty serves as a co-executive producer on the series. The show hails from the Emmy-nominated television studio Media Res.
No premiere date for The Chain has been announced at this time, and filming hasn’t been announced, but stay tuned for additional details surrounding production and potential airdates in the coming months.
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