Suranne Jones says new ITV drama featuring 'manifested' Grease star was inspired by her dreams
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSuranne Jones says the idea for her new drama, Maryland, was inspired by her dreams - and that she 'manifested' working with a film star from 70s musical hit Grease on the project.
The three-part series will air on Monday, May 22 on ITV1 at 9pm. It follows semi-estranged sisters Becca and Rosaline, who are forced to reconnect following the discovery of their mother’s body on the Isle of Man.
On arrival, they uncover the shocking news that she had another life that they knew nothing about. Appearing on the BBC's The One Show on Tuesday night (May 16), the Vigil star shared how her dreams helped shape the drama. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Following a particular dream, she wrote down the words 'sisters, house, double life.' She added: "The logistics of a double life has always fascinated me - like how do people do it and get away with it." Screenwriter Anne-Marie O'Connor soon got involved, with Suranne adding that they shared the same views on family relationships and the project 'went from there.' The drama stars Suranne as Becca and House of the Dragon's Eve Best as Rosaline.
Gavin and Stacey's Andrew Knott plays Becca's husband Andrew, while Happy Valley's George Costigan is the girl's dad, Richard.
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