Michael Sheen has co-created a new BBC drama.
Michael Sheen has co-created a new drama
The 54-year-old actor has co-created 'The Way' - which takes inspiration from the "social and political chaos" of the modern world - with writers James Graham and Adam Curtis, and Michael is thrilled to be part of the project.
He said: "I’m such an admirer of Adam and James' work, so to create this project with them in these extraordinary times has been thrilling.
"I’m so excited to be telling this global story through the prism of my hometown and its community as we dig into the rollercoaster ride of our recent past and the mysterious depths that lay beneath."
The show tells the story from the point of view of the Driscolls, a family who are swept up in a series of extraordinary events.
James relished the experience of working with Michael and Adam on the BBC drama, describing it as a "pinch-me" moment in his career.
He said: "Working with Michael Sheen and Adam Curtis on building this story has been one of those 'pinch-me' moments in the life of a writer.
"To tell a story set in Michael’s home community, and tapping into all the political and social themes of the moment - strikes, division, chaos and a loss of control - all while infusing it, we hope, with humour, magic and imagination has been the most creatively satisfying experience."
Similarly, Adam has hailed James and Michael as "amazing people".
He said: "This is a really timely way to examine one of the great puzzles of this moment – why is it so hard to imagine a better, or even just different, kind of future for this country? What is holding us back?
"I can't think of two more amazing people to do that with than James and Michael."
The show will film in and around Port Talbot later this year. However, casting details have not yet been announced.
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