Colin Firth to star in new five-part Sky series about 1988 Lockerbie bombing
dailyrecord.co.ukAward-winning actor Colin Firth is set to star in the upcoming Sky and Peacock Original limited event series 'Lockerbie' which is based on the 1988 disaster.Firth will portray Dr Jim Swire, who tragically lost his beloved daughter, Flora, in the devastating event and has ever since, tried to pursue justice, along with his wife Jane.The five-part series is a co-production between Carnival Films, which is part of Universal International Studios and Sky Studios.
Renowned Scottish playwright David Harrower joins the series as lead writer.Maryam Hamidi is guest writer on an episode. BAFTA Award-winning Otto Bathurst is lead director.
Jim Loach will also direct an episode.On December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town.In the wake of the disaster and his daughter Flora’s death, Dr Jim Swire is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice.Travelling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system.
As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever sullied.Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.Production on the series will commence early 2024.
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