The much-anticipated Disney+ drama set against the backdrop of The Troubles will be released this week. Adapted from Patrick Radden Keefe's acclaimed New York Times Best Selling Book Say Nothing, the series focuses on murder and life across four decades in Northern Ireland.
The series focuses on the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten from Belfast who was abducted from her home in 1972 and murdered by the IRA.
Jean's remains were only discovered on Louth beach in 2003 after an extensive search. Say Nothing lays bare the lives entangled within the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the extremes that some people will go to in the name of their beliefs in a divided country.
Featuring a cast that includes seasoned television names as well as emerging talent portraying real-life personalities, this is everything you need to know about the new drama on Disney+ including cast, plot, trailer and when the new series is released.
What is the plot of Say Nothing?
A plot summary from Disney reads: "Spanning four decades, the series opens with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again.
"Telling the story of various Irish Republican Army (IRA) members, Say Nothing explores the extremes some people will go to in the name of their beliefs, the way a deeply divided society can suddenly tip over into armed conflict, the long shadow of radical violence for all affected, and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence.
"The series stars Lola Petticrew as Dolours Price and Hazel Doupe as Marian Price, young women who became potent symbols of radical politics.
"Anthony Boyle stars as Brendan Hughes, a charismatic but conflicted military strategist, and Josh Finan as Gerry Adams, a leading political operator who would go on to negotiate peace and has always denied having any involvement with the IRA. Maxine Peake stars as older Dolours Price."
Say Nothing is executive produced by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson of Color Force, creator Joshua Zetumer, Patrick Radden Keefe, Edward McDonnell, Monica Levinson and Northern Ireland native Michael Lennox. The series is produced by FX Productions.
You can watch the trailer at the top of this article.
How many episodes are in Say Nothing and when is the series released?
Say Nothing will consist of nine episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.
The entire series will be available to stream from Thursday, November 14, exclusively on Disney+.
Who appears in Say Nothing?
Lola Petticrew, recognised for their role in the successful BBC NI drama Bloodlands, is set to portray a young Dolours Price, whose 2013 obituary sparked Keefe's inspiration to pen the novel. Maxine Peake, renowned for her roles in Shameless, Silk and Black Mirror, will take on the role of an adult Dolours Price.
Dublin-based actress Hazel Douple, known for her appearances in The Miracle Club, The Ulysses Project and TV series Smother, has been cast as Marian, Dolours' sister.
Josh Finan, who has starred in Baby Reindeer and The Gentleman, will portray politician Gerry Adams, with Michael Colgan, known for his roles in This England and The Fall, appearing as an older Gerry Adams.
Anthony Boyle, who has featured in Masters of the Air and Manhunt, will appear as hunger striker Brendan Hughes.
Where was Say Nothing filmed?
City Road in Liverpool's Walton area was transformed into a 70s West Belfast scene, complete with vintage cars, a working men's club and an old-fashioned telephone box.
During the filming in May 2023, the Liverpool Echo captured images and reported that cars were burnt out, rubble littered the ground and bricks were stacked high. Houses on City Road were adorned with brightly coloured timber frames and buildings were converted into retro shops.
Filming for Say Nothing also took place in Belfast, Sheffield and at Shepton Mallet prison in Somerset. West Bexington beach in Dorset was another location used for filming in 2023.
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