Daniel Mays, known for his role in Line of Duty, will appear in a new Channel 5 drama. He’s one of several actors—including Amit Shah from Happy Valley and Joel Fry of Game of Thrones—starring in Wild, a comedic drama set in the Scottish Highlands. This is part of Channel 5’s upcoming series of one-off television films called Play for Today.
The story follows three longtime friends – Lou, Dev, and Alistair – who continue their yearly tradition of camping in the wilderness. What starts as a fun trip filled with jokes, reminiscing, and casual video recording quickly turns into a struggle for survival when they get lost, run out of food, and their friendships are tested.
I was so excited to hear more about Wild, and the description really grabbed me. They say it’s a funny, moving, and honestly, a bit disturbing look at what happens when pushing your limits turns into something dangerous. It also seems like it really gets into how harmful ideas about what it means to be a man are contributing to the growing mental health crisis, which is a really important conversation to have.
Wild has been written by Lewis Wren, who previously worked on Netflix’s Treason.
Paul Testar, a commissioning editor at Channel 5, announced a new series of standalone dramas as part of the Play for Today strand. He said the initial Play for Today films last year were very well-received, and this new selection continues that positive momentum.
We’ve assembled a fantastic group of actors, including both established stars and fresh new talent, showcasing a wide range of perspectives and ambitious storytelling. I’m thrilled to see these stories come to life on screen.
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Daniel Mays recently appeared in the BBC’s television series Lord of the Flies, adapted from the novel and written by Jack Thorne, who also wrote Adolescence. It premiered earlier in 2024.
Mays recently reprised his role as William ‘Punch’ Lewis in the second season of Steven Knight’s historical drama, A Thousand Blows, which premiered on Disney+ in January. He also appeared in the BBC’s updated version of Lynley, a show that received positive feedback from audiences.
Amit Shah, known recently for playing the chemist in the last season of Happy Valley, also had a role in the Channel 5 crime drama Murder Before Evensong, which is set in the 1980s.
Joel Fry, who also stars in Wild, will appear in Disney’s upcoming comedy-drama Alice and Steve, alongside Nicola Walker of Unforgotten. Disney recently revealed the first images from the film and announced it will be released in June.
Wild is coming to Channel 5.
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