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Sarah Lancashire's Dark Thriller: A Modern Witch Hunt
24 Sep
Summary
- Sarah Lancashire stars as a woman accused of witchcraft
- A modern witch hunt grips a university town
- Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade host a new comedy challenge
Netflix is developing "Witch Hunt," a dark thriller featuring Sarah Lancashire as August Howell, a descendant of the 'Witch of Cambridge.' August returns to her community after 30 years in prison, only to find herself at the center of a modern witch hunt.
The police enlist her daughter, Professor Wren Howell, to help identify the perpetrator. This project reunites Lancashire with Sister, who produced her current series 'Black Doves.' Abi Morgan penned the script, marking her return to Netflix.
In a separate announcement, Netflix revealed a new comedy entertainment series titled 'Hot or Cold.' This show will feature beloved British comedians Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade as hosts. Teams will navigate a series of challenging rooms, tasked with completing unknown objectives under time pressure.
