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Jersey's Creative Soil Nurtures Emmy-Winning Writer
5 Sep
Summary
- Lead writer Will Smith attributes his career launch to Jersey's supportive community.
- Smith, creator of Apple TV+ spy drama Slow Horses, grew up and attended school on the island.
- Slow Horses is nominated for nine Emmy awards, with Smith nominated for best drama writing.
The creative community in Jersey provided a fertile and supportive environment that helped launch the career of Will Smith, the lead writer for the hit television drama Slow Horses. Smith, a three-time Emmy Award winner and the creator of the Apple TV+ spy series, grew up on the island and attended Victoria College. He emphasized that his success would not have been possible without Jersey and the people who influenced his formative years.
Slow Horses, which follows a team of disgraced MI5 agents led by Jackson Lamb, played by Sir Gary Oldman, is slated for nine nominations at the upcoming Primetime Emmys ceremony in Los Angeles on September 14. Smith himself is nominated in the Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series category, having previously won the same award in 2024. He expressed deep gratitude for the island's contribution to his professional journey.
