The Iris Affair
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| Created by | Neil Cross |
| Showrunner | Neil Cross |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Producer | Tim Bricknell |
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| Network | Sky Television |
The Iris Affair is an upcoming eight-part British thriller television series created by Neil Cross for Sky starring Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander.
Cast
- Niamh Algar as Iris Nixon
- Tom Hollander as Cameron Beck
- Peter Sullivan
- Maya Sansa
- Meréana Tomlinson
- Debi Mazar
- Kristofer Hivju
- Harry Lloyd
- Sacha Dhawan
- Lorenzo De Moor
- Marco Leonardi
- Salvatore Ruocco
Production
Written by Neil Cross, Susan E. Connolly and Ian Scott McCullough, Terry McDonough is the series' lead director and is also an executive producer.[1] Sarah O'Gorman is also directing episodes. The series producer is Tim Bricknell. Executive producers are Cross, McDonough; Dante Di Loreto and Jenni Sherwood for Fremantle, and Adrian Sturges for Sky Studios.[2]
The cast is led by Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander, and also includes Peter Sullivan, Maya Sansa, Meréana Tomlinson and Debi Mazar as well as Kristofer Hivju, Harry Lloyd, Sacha Dhawan and Lorenzo De Moor.[3][4]
Filming took place in Cagliari and Alghero on Sardinia in the summer of 2024.[5][6] First-look images from filming were released in May 2025, with the confirmed title The Iris Affair.[7]
Broadcast and release
The series will broadcast on Sky and stream on its accompanying streaming service Now in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Sky Group will also air the series in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Fremantle is handling worldwide distribution of the series.
References
- ^ "Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander to star in new Sky Original thriller 'Iris' from acclaimed 'Luther' writer and creator Neil Cross". Sky Group. 2 May 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (2 May 2024). "Niamh Algar & Tom Hollander Leading Sky Code-Breaking Thriller Series From 'Luther' Creator Neil Cross". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Zammitt, Erin (2 May 2024). "Luther creator announces new thriller and confirms lead cast". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Andertion, Joe (15 May 2025). "New "high-stakes" thriller with The Night Agent star from boss of BBC hit Luther gets first look". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Bennett, Harrison (2 May 2024). "Tom Hollander and Niamh Algar to star in new thriller from the creator of Luther". Royal Television Society.
- ^ "Cagliari and Alghero: the Sky UK TV series 'Iris' is being filmed". Italyformovies. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (15 May 2025). "First Pics Land Of Tom Hollander & Niamh Algar In Sky's 'The Iris Affair'; BBC Adapting 'Crookhaven'; Adam Curtis Unveils Next Project – Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 May 2025.