Hostage: Release date, trailer and latest news for Netflix thriller
The series marks Suranne Jones's first foray into a Netflix original series.
Known for her roles in Gentleman Jack, Vigil and Doctor Foster, Suranne Jones is set to helm brand new political thriller Hostage, which is coming to Netflix very soon.
The new series comes from Bridge of Lies screenwriter Matt Charman but as well as starring in the series, Jones also serves as executive producer on the five-parter.
Hostage unfolds against the backdrop of a state visit from French Prime Minister Vivienne Toussaint (Julie Delpy), with British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton (Jones) keen to smooth over any simmering tensions between the two countries.
When her husband is kidnapped, though, and Toussaint herself is embroiled in a blackmailing plot, the pair must figure out whether they can trust each other enough to work together to protect those closest to them.
With a teaser trailer and first-look images having now been released for Hostage, excitement for the political thriller is at an all-time high but when is it being released? Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Netflix series.
Hostage release date
All five episodes of Hostage will be released on Netflix on Thursday 21st August.
What is Hostage about?
Prepare to go on quite the emotional rollercoaster, as we're set to be embroiled in a high-octane hostage situation that will surely leave you on the edge of your seat.
The official synopsis for Hostage reads: "When the British Prime Minister’s husband is kidnapped and the visiting French President is blackmailed, the two political leaders both face unimaginable choices.
"Forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures, and lives, might hang in the balance, can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?"
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Who stars in Hostage?
Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy lead the cast of Hostage, with Jones's onscreen husband played by Ashley Thomas, who is known for his roles in The Ipcress File, Black Cake and Them: Covenant.
They are also joined by Corey Mylchreest of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story fame, who plays Matheo Lewis, Toussaint’s stepson.
The full cast list for Hostage is as follows:
- Julie Delpy as Vivienne Toussaint
- Suranne Jones as Abigail Dalton
- Corey Mylchreest as Matheo Lewis
- Lucian Msamati as Kofi Adomako
- Ashley Thomas as Dr Alex Anderson
- Isobel Akuwudike as Sylvie
- James Cosmo as Max
- Jehnny Beth as Adrienne Pelletier
- Sophie Robertson as Saskia
Is there a trailer for Hostage?
There's a newly released teaser for Hostage, which gives us a glimpse into the unimaginable stress and drama set to unfold.
You can watch it for yourself below.
Hostage is coming to Netflix on Thursday 21st August. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
