C4 releases trailer for upcoming Scottish drama Summerwater, confirms November launch - Prolific North

C4 releases trailer for Scottish drama Summerwater, confirms November launch

Channel 4 has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming Scottish drama Summerwater, announcing that the six-part series will premiere in November. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Sarah Moss, the story follows a group of families enduring a rain-soaked holiday in rural Scotland.

The series delves into hidden frustrations, unspoken secrets, and fleeting connections that emerge under the constant downpour, capturing the tension and emotional depth of Moss’s original work.

Cast and Production

The ensemble features a mix of returning and newly announced actors, offering a powerful blend of experience and fresh talent.

They join previously announced cast members, including Emmy Award winner Dougray Scott (Crime, My Week with Marilyn), Shirley Henderson (Bridget Jones, Harry Potter), Valene Kane (Blue Lights, Gangs of London), Arnas Fedaravičius (The White Lotus S3, The Last Kingdom), Anna Próchniak (The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Showtrial), and Gabriel Scott (Masters of the Air, House of the Dragon).

“The series interweaves the lives of several families on a rain-lashed holiday in rural Scotland, exploring the tensions, secrets and fleeting moments of connection that bubble beneath the surface.”

Visual Tone and Atmosphere

Earlier, Channel 4 shared a set of images showcasing the moody landscape and emotional tone of the production, offering a glimpse of the powerful storytelling to come.

Author’s Summary

An atmospheric adaptation of Sarah Moss’s novel, Summerwater brings together a stellar cast in a beautifully tense exploration of human fragility and fleeting unity under stormy skies.

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