Jodie Comer to Star in HBO Limited Series 'The Chain'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jodie Comer has been cast as the lead in HBO's upcoming eight-episode limited series "The Chain," based on Adrian McKinty's novel, where she will play Rachel, a suburban mom facing her daughter's kidnapping.
- The series is created by Damon Lindelof, who will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, with the pilot script co-written by Lindelof and Carly Wray.
- Comer is acclaimed for her role in "Killing Eve," earning an Emmy and BAFTA, and has notable film credits including "The Last Duel" and "Free Guy."
- Executive producers include Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer, Shane Salerno, Breannah Gibson, and Joe Iberti, with McKinty also acting as co-executive producer; HBO and Media Res are co-producing.
- Damon Lindelof is also involved in other HBO projects, notably the upcoming "Lanterns" series and the Emmy-winning limited series "Watchmen."