Lennie James to Lead ITV Thriller Nightswimming
Nightswimming, written by the Williams brothers behind Fleabag and The Tourist, begins filming in Portugal in spring 2027.
Lennie James will lead the ITV thriller Nightswimming, the broadcaster has announced. Filming is set to begin in Portugal in spring 2027, according to Deadline.
Nightswimming is written by Harry and Jack Williams, the creatives behind Fleabag and The Tourist. James plays Matthew, a man returning to his home in Portugal where he was convicted of attacking his family.
The drama is produced by the Williams brothers' Banijay-backed indie Two Brothers Pictures. ITV's Polly Hill will oversee production, with Georgina Lowe as producer and Kelly Valentine-Hendry as casting director.
The Williams brothers executive produce alongside Daisy Mount, Sarah Hammond, Cleo Hetherington and James. Banijay Rights is handling worldwide sales.
Prior credits
James won a BAFTA for leading the BBC adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo's Mr Loverman, and played Morgan Jones across several seasons of The Walking Dead. His previous ITV show was 2009's The Prisoner opposite Ian McKellen and Ruth Wilson, co-produced with AMC.
Two Brothers Pictures has made Fleabag and The Tourist, and the upcoming Prime Video series Danger Money starring Ray Winstone.
Quick answers
Who stars in ITV's Nightswimming?
Lennie James leads the thriller as Matthew, a man returning to his home in Portugal where he was convicted of attacking his family.
When does Nightswimming start filming?
Filming begins in Portugal in spring 2027.
Who writes Nightswimming?
Harry and Jack Williams, the creatives behind Fleabag and The Tourist, wrote the drama, which is produced by their Two Brothers Pictures.