Written by Jack Thorne, the new drama is about the phone hacking scandal and produced by the team from Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
ITV has today announced a new seven-part drama about the phone hacking scandal. The Hack has been written by Jack Thorne, with David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones in leading roles and produced by the team from Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
Set between 2002 and 2012, the drama deftly interweaves two real life stories, the work of investigative journalist Nick Davies, played by David Tennant, who uncovered evidence of phone hacking at the News of the World.
Running parallel will be the story of the investigation into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan, led by former Met Police Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Cook, played by Robert Carlyle. With Toby Jones playing former Editor-in Chief of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger.
Speaking about The Hack, writer Jack Thorne said "This is a strange and deceptive piece of our recent history. One with so many layers to it. I thought, as someone who is interested in politics, I understood everything that happened. I did not."
"It’s a fight for the truth that really shocked me. That is why it matters to tell this story now in an age where the truth seems more in danger than ever. It is a true honour to be bringing this story to the screen alongside David, Robert, Toby, Lewis, Patrick, Joe and Abi. I hope we find a way to do justice to the complexity of what happened and of celebrating the incredible reporting that sits underneath it."
To which ITV's Director of Drama, Polly Hill added "I am very proud to be making this important drama with Patrick Spence, Jack Thorne and Lewis Arnold. They are a brilliant team and the perfect people to bring this story to screen. And its testament to them that we have such an incredible cast led by David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones."
Co-produced by ITV Studios and Stan, Australia, The Hack is directed by Lewis Arnold, series produced by Abi Bach and executive produced by Patrick Spence alongside Jack Thorne, Joe Williams, Lewis Arnold and David Tennant. Annalisa Dinnella has written one of the episodes and is co-writing two of the episodes with Jack Thorne.
Alongside David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones, the cast also includes Rose Leslie, Dougray Scott, Eve Myles, Adrian Lester, Katherine Kelly, Kevin Doyle, Neil Maskell, Lara Pulver, Lee Ingleby, Pip Torrens, Lisa McGrillis, Sean Pertwee, Robert Bathurst, Richard Pepple, Nadia Albina, Phil Davis, Ace Bhatti, Charlie Brooks, and Steve Pemberton.
The Hack will air on ITV1
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