Suranne Jones set to thrill in gripping Netflix political drama Hostage

Netflix have released a new trailer and photos for new Susanne Jones drama Hostage.

The five part series is described as a gripping political thriller, anchored by “a powerhouse performance” from Suranne and it will launch globally on August 21.

Susanne said: “I’m thrilled to be on Netflix, in something I’m really proud of. It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. We’d talked about projects previously, but for me, it was about finding the right thing. Hostage was perfect — me and Matt together, backed up by this brilliant, supportive team. I loved it.”

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The plot sees the British Prime Minister’s husband get kidnapped and the visiting French President being blackmailed, as the two political leaders both face unimaginable choices.

Forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures, and lives, might hang in the balance, can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?

Writer Matt Charman: “Suranne’s intensity in Hostage is off the charts. Watching her embody a Prime Minister pushed to the edge — politically, personally, emotionally — is utterly gripping. She’s commanding, raw, and completely unforgettable.”

Other cast members include Julie Delpy, Corey Mylchreest, Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, James Cosmo, Martin McCann and Jehnny Beth.

Suranne is one of Britain’s best loved actors. She gained prominence for her role as Karen McDonald in Coronation Street between 2000-2004, and has since garnered critical acclaim for performances in shows like Doctor Foster, Gentleman Jack, and Vigil.

Suranne is celebrated for her ability to portray diverse characters with depth and emotion. In Hostage she will be playing the Prime Minister.

On speaking to politicians to prepare for her upcoming role in Netflix’s Hostage, she told the Table Manners podcast: “I don't think I'm allowed to say (who), but I did speak to three really high-up women from different parties, and I read their books and I interviewed them, and that was very exciting.”

On her love of research when preparing for a role, she added: “I love research! I wasn't very good at school, but I guess that's my callback to something that you're interested in. So I do a lot of reading. I like to meet a lot of people and chat about the roles. For Anne Lister (Gentleman Jack), there was a lot of research I could do. Obviously, there were the diaries, and there were a lot of historians that I could talk to, pictures that I could see. So I get quite geeky about that. For Vigil, I did meet a detective.”

Hostage launches on Netflix on August 21

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