ITV has unveiled an explosive teaser trailer for upcoming series The Party, adapted by award-winning showrunner Sarah Solemani and starring Luke Evans.
In an exclusive first look shared with Radio Times, a bloodied Evans can be seen walking into a police station before he is questioned about the night before.
A flashback of the lavish event then plays before showrunner and star Sarah Solemani’s character says: “Just terrible people doing terrible things”.
A gun shot then rings out…
You can watch the full clip below.
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ITV announced last year it has commissioned Elizabeth Day’s novel, and would be adapting it as a five part series led by Evans.
The book is described as “a taut psychological tale of obsession and betrayal set over the course of a dinner party”, with the series digging into the central friendship of Evans’s Martin Gilmour and wealthy politician Ben Fitzmaurice, who is played by The Gold‘s Tom Cullen.
On the announcement of the series, Evans said at the time: “From the moment I read Elizabeth Day’s novel, I knew it had the makings of something truly special for television. To now be bringing The Party to life – both as an actor and as an executive producer through Stoic Productions – is incredibly rewarding.
“Sarah Solemani’s adaptation captures the emotional depth and tension of the story perfectly, and to collaborate once again with World Productions and ITV, alongside such an extraordinary cast, is a real privilege. The Party is a gripping exploration of loyalty, class, and the truths we hide, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience it.”
The official synopsis for the series reads: “Raised alone by his working-class mum, Sylvia, played by BAFTA award-winning Joanna Scanlan (After Love) Martin wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school, where he first meets Ben. They forge an unbreakable bond, as Ben and the Fitzmaurice’s give Martin the sense of belonging he has always craved.
“In turn, Martin remains unflinchingly loyal to Ben through even the greatest crises. Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurice’s country pile. The news of the Conservative leader’s resignation threatens to derail Ben’s party, as he considers announcing his intention to stand. Martin fears the publicity that Ben’s bid would bring, dredging up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences…
“The drama moves between the shocking events of the party and the police investigation that follows, with flashbacks to Martin and Ben’s lives at school, university and London party days.”
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The Party will air on ITV1 and ITVX this autumn.
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