Directed by Otto Bathurst (Robin Hood, Return of the Goat II: New World Order) and Jim Loach (Oranges and Sunshine, Measure of a Man), is the upcoming drama series, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, based on Jim Swire’s 2021 book, The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice.
This British drama will be led by none other than Colin Firth and is based on the tragic disaster involving Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988.
What is the Premise of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth?
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth follows the life of Jim Swire and his wife, who lost their daughter, Flora, to a tragedy. This series takes place in 1988 when Pan Am Flight 103, a flight from London to New York was bombed while flying over a Scottish town, Lockerbie.
This incident killed all passengers and crew members, along with 11 people after parts of the crash landed in residential areas of Lockerbie. You can catch a glimpse of this drama series in the official teaser!
The Cast of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
As we mentioned earlier, Colin Firth takes the lead role in Lockerbie: A Search for Truth as Jim Swire. Firth is one of the most versatile actors in the movie and television industry, best known for his work in titles in Bridget Jones Diary, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Mamma Mia!, The Staircase, A Single Man, Love Actually, and Nanny McPhee.
Joining Firth in the cast of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth are Catherine McCormack (Dangerous Beauty, Braveheart), Sam Troughton (The Ritual, Spirit Trap), Mark Bonnar (Guilt, Catastrophe), Ardalan Esmaili (The Charmer, Deliver Me), Mudar Abbara (The Swimmers, In Another Life), and Guy Henry (Classic Holby City, The Krays: Dead Man Walking) among others.
When and Where Can You Watch Lockerbie: A Search for Truth?
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is scheduled for a release on January 2, 2025, and will be available to watch on Sky Television and Now TV in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
As for viewers in the US, you can tune into Peacock, where all five parts of this drama series will be available to stream. Don’t forget to mark your calendars!
Conclusion
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is poised to be an emotional journey as Firth takes on the role of Jim Swire. If the teaser of the series is any measure of success, we can expect an incredible watch lined up for 2025. Make sure you keep an eye out for any updates prior to its release!