David Tennant says he's 'aware of repercussions' with ITVX Litvinenko series
dailyrecord.co.ukDavid Tennant stunned fans with his unrecognisable appearance in his new ITVX drama Litvinenko. The Bathgate-born actor starred as Alexander Litvinenko in the new drama telling the story of the ex-KGB officer's fatal poisoning in London in 2006, in the four-part mini-series.
The show focuses on the police investigation into his murder and his widow Marina's 10-year search for justice.The 51-year-old portrays the former spy, known affectionately as Sasha, who died after drinking tea laced with a radioactive substance.
The Scots star transformed into the now-famous image of Litvinenko lying in his hospital bed following his poisoning. Tennant's transformation to recreate the image left him wondering whether or not he was looking at himself or Litvinenko.
The image sparked headlines across the globe as he was poisoned with Polonium-210, a highly toxic radioactive substance. Speaking to police officers, Litvinenko claimed to have been poisoned on the direct orders of Putin.
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