The BBC has released a first look trailer for The Rapture, a new psychological thriller described as "crackling with danger." The series stars Ruth Madeley, India Amarteifio, and Ruth Jones, and is an adaptation of Liz Jensen's bestselling novel.
Plot Overview
The story follows a teenager accused of murdering her mother who claims to have the ability to predict natural disasters. The trailer introduces Ruth Madeley as forensic psychologist Gabs Fox, who works at a high-security psychiatric hospital and encounters 17-year-old Bethany, played by India Amarteifio. Bethany is warned to be "very dangerous," but the teenager insists: "We are all here to find the truth."
Official Synopsis
An official synopsis reveals: "Bethany was convicted of murdering her mother but claims she is innocent. She is estranged from her father Leonard (played by Sam Hazeldine), who is the charismatic leader of an influential religious movement. Bethany tells Gabs that she has psychic powers and can predict the future - but what will it take for Gabs to believe her? And if Bethany didn't kill her mother, then who did?"
Cast and Production
The Wales-filmed series also features Stephen Campbell Moore from The History Boys, Lisa Palfrey from Sex Education, Siena Kelly from Black Mirror, and Robert Rhodes from 28 Years Later and House of the Dragon.
Producer and Director Comments
Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, commented: "This thriller brings Liz Jensen's compelling novel to life with a truly talented cast led by the brilliant Ruth Madeley and India Amarteifio. The Rapture features two complicated and captivating characters, blended with a story of climate change, to create a gripping narrative and I can't wait for BBC viewers to see it."
Rebecca Durbin, series executive producer for Mammoth Screen, added: "The Rapture is a hugely powerful and entertaining female led drama, which is charged with timely, important and deeply resonant themes. The chemistry between Ruth and India is utterly compelling and their passion for the project is unrivalled - we cannot wait to bring it to the screen alongside the BBC and Creative Wales thanks to this phenomenal cast!"
Release
The Rapture will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
