‘Game of Thrones’ star Sean Bean to lead new BBC crime drama ‘This City Is Ours’

Renowned actor Sean Bean is set to take on the role of gang leader Ronnie Phelan in the upcoming BBC drama series lsquoThis City Is OursrsquoThis highly anticipated Liverpoolset crime series is created by Stephen Butchard and produced by Left Bank Pictures the team behind the critically acclaimed series lsquoThe Crownrsquo as confirmed by DeadlineBean a twotime BAFTA winner known for his roles in lsquoGame of Thronesrsquo and lsquoTimersquo leads a stellar cast that includes James NelsonJoyce as Michael Kavanagh Hannah Onslow as Diana Williams and Jack McMullen as Jamie PhelanOther notable cast members include Laura Aikman Kevin Harvey SaoirseMonica Jackson Mike Noble Bobby Schofield Darci Shaw and Stephen WaltersThe series directed by Saul Dibb follows the complex dynamics within Ronnie Phelanrsquos gangThe storyline centres on Michael Kavanagh played by NelsonJoyce who navigates the treacherous world of crime while falling in love for the first timeThis relationship brings new aspirations and vulnerabilities to his life set against the backdrop of his gangrsquos gradual disintegration as per DeadlineBBC drama boss Lindsay Salt expressed excitement about the project stating ldquoItrsquos a joy to see cameras rolling on lsquoThis City Is Oursrsquo with a glorious cast who have made Stephen Butchardrsquos sublime scripts even more excitingrdquoSean Beanrsquos involvement in lsquoThis City Is Oursrsquo marks his return to the BBC following his acclaimed performance in the 2022 series lsquoMarriagersquoBean also collaborated with Butchard previously portraying Thomas Cromwell in Disneyrsquos lsquoShardlakersquoThe series is part of a 12strong BBC drama slate which also includes another Left Bank production lsquoDear EnglandrsquoAccording to Deadline the budget for lsquoThis City Is Oursrsquo ranges between Euro 25 million USD 32 million and Euro 3 million USD 38 million per episodeThe production is deficitfinanced by Left Bankrsquos parent company Sony reflecting the studiorsquos strategy to create highquality shows at lower price pointslsquoThis City Is Oursrsquo is penned by lead writer Stephen Butchard with additional episodes written by Robbie OrsquoNeillSimon Maloney known for his work on lsquoPeaky Blindersrsquo and lsquoI May Destroy Yoursquo serves as the producerExecutive producers include Andy Harries Rebecca Hodgson Sian McWilliams Butchard Dibb and Jo McClellan for the BBCSony Pictures Television will handle international distribution The Liverpool Film Office also supports the series through the Liverpool City Region Production Fund further embedding the show in its authentic Liverpool setting as per DeadlineAs anticipation builds fans and critics alike eagerly await the premiere of lsquoThis City Is Oursrsquo which promises to deliver a gripping and nuanced portrayal of crime and its human consequencesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever