Line of Duty star to take on ‘very different role’ in gripping new drama Insomnia
A LINE of Duty star is set take on a "very different role" in the new drama, Insomnia.
The new series is an adaptation of bestselling author Sarah Pinborough's novel of the same name and it will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ in the UK in 2024.
Vicky McClure who's known for her award-winning role in Line of Duty, leads the cast and serves as Executive Producer.
The actress will play successful career woman Emma Averill, who fears she might be losing her mind, when her hard-won dream life starts to turn into a nightmare.
A couple of weeks before her fortieth birthday Emma stops sleeping — just as her mother had done right before she suffered a violent psychotic breakdown on the night of her own fortieth birthday.
Emma’s mother always told her she’d go the same way, that she had the same “bad blood,” and now Emma’s terrified it’s true.
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As events worsen, Emma’s world starts to unravel and she realises that only by investigating the truth of her painful past, can she find the answers to her present and prevent tragedy from striking a second time.
Tom Cullen (The Gold) will play Emma’s loving husband Robert, whilst Smylie Bradwell (Wisting) and India Fowler (The Nevers) play Will and Chloe, Emma and Tom’s children.
Vicky expressed how "excited" she is to be taking on a "very different role".
Speaking about her new role, she said: “Myself and BYO Films are really excited to be working alongide Left Bank on ‘Insomnia’. It’s a very different role for me, Sarah Pinborough has written such an exciting script."
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Vicky continued: "We have a fantastic cast, crew and production team all set for a very fulfilling few months ahead!”
It comes after Vicky McClure tied the knot with film director Jonny Owen last week surrounded by her co-stars.
She announced the news on Welsh radio and beamed alongside her new husband in photos shared on Instagram.
And the 40-year-old actress has since shared another look inside her special celebration with family and friends in tow.
