If you haven’t heard of Mike Bartlett, chances are you’ve seen his TV work. He’s helmed some of the best dramas in recent years, including Doctor Foster and more recently Press. Now, not wishing to cease with success, he’s already filming his next series The Man. Details are vague but psychologically intriguing.
It’s a three-part psychological drama set in a workplace in Reading, which explores the ‘corrosive effects of bullying’. The title character, Thomas Benson, is in middle-management and a hard-working family-man, who’s under constant pressure from his work. He starts to feel undermined in the office and believes the world is out to get him. But is it really?
This is very similar to Bartlett’s work in the theatre, particularly in Bull and Corrections.
What’s The Man about?
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This is very similar to Bartlett’s work in the theatre, particularly in Bull and Corrections.
Who's in the cast?
So far, we’ve only heard the name Ken Nwosu, who’s playing the titular role of Thomas Benson. He’s recently starred in Disney’s Christopher Robin as well as the new thrilling BBC series Killing Eve.
When does The Man come out?
Not for a while, unfortunately. It’s scheduled to start filming in September, so don’t expect anything before then. The series will be directed by Julia Ford, who did a few episodes of the popular Netflix crime series Safe starring Michael C. Hall.
| What | ITV announce new drama from Press writer Mike Bartlett |
| Price | £n/a |
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