Acclaimed Jamaican author Marlon James is venturing into television with his debut series, Get Millie Black. Renowned for his critically acclaimed novels, including The Book of Night Women, A Brief History of Seven Killings, and Moon Witch, Spider King, James takes on a new medium.
James serves as the writer and producer for the upcoming series, with Tanya Hamilton (Night Catches Us, Night Catches Us) as the director.
What is the Plot of Get Millie Black?
Get Millie Black follows detective Millie-Jean Black, who is forced out of is forced out of Scotland Yard and finds her way back home to Jamaica, where she joins the police force. This limited series focuses on Jamaica and a haunting missing persons case which is investigated by Millie-Jean and her partner.
However, matters are a lot more twisted than they appear on the surface, making Millie-Jean’s life tougher than ever. You can catch a glimpse of the series in the official teaser released by HBO.
The Cast of Get Millie Black
Get Millie Black boasts a talented cast with Tamara Lawrance in the lead as Millie-Jean Black. Lawrence is a British actress best known for her performances in movies and shows like The Silent Twins, The Long Song, Kindred, Boxing Day, Mr Loverman, and King Charles III, among other critically acclaimed titles.
Joining Lawrance in the cast of Get Millie Black are Joe Dempsie (Monsters: Dark Continent, Pieces of Her), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (I Am Maria, Joan), Chyna McQueen, Nestor Aaron Absera (Van Wilder: Freshman Year, Bob Marley: One Love), and Peter John Thwaites.
When and Where Can You Watch Get Millie Black?
The official release date of Get Millie Black is just around the corner as the countdown has almost begun. The upcoming crime drama is slated to be released on November 25, 2024, and has been developed by Motion Pictures.
The series will be released on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and HBO in the USA, so don’t forget to mark your calendars!
Conclusion
British crime drama series holds a special place in television as some of the finest dramas to have ever existed, and we’re keen to find out if Marlon James’ debut series will make the list as well. Let us know in the comments what you think about this series so far!