Damson Idris to star in The Lords’ Day for Netflix

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Snowfall and F1 star Damson Idris is to star in The Lords’ Day, a new Netflix series based on the novel by House of Cards creator Michael Dobbs.

Set to start filming “soon”, the six-part series is written by Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks, Humans, Better) and is being produced by Bad Wolf. 

Synopsis:

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?