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This “action-fuelled” and “adrenaline-charged” new British thriller will make your must-watch list

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Actress Samira Wiley, who is known for her role in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” will be playing the part of CIA agent Cassie Elliott in the upcoming, high-octane British thriller titled “Atomic” produced by Sky.

Drawing inspiration from William Langewiesche, a journalist at Vanity Fair, the five-part thriller centers around two unusual friends and questionable heroes – Max, known for his role in SAS Rogue (Alfie Allen), and JJ (Shazad Latif). Their lives take an unexpected turn when they find themselves caught up in a cartel’s plan to smuggle uranium across North Africa.

The uncommon pair ultimately encounter a challenging dilemma that compels them to choose either protecting themselves or taking a significant gamble to prevent a nuclear device from falling into the wrong group’s possession.

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Wiley seamlessly fits into the storyline as an exceptionally skilled CIA agent, tasked with tracking down the duo and stopping terrorists from obtaining the nuclear weapon.

The summary hints that the series will offer a “spectacular” viewing experience, taking viewers on a thrilling journey through the intricate medinas and vibrant cities of North Africa. This journey traverses harsh deserts, dangerous borders, where characters Max and JJ find themselves questioning if redemption can be found amidst the chaos and confusion.

Who else is on the cast for Atomic?

In the series named “Atomic,” we have three key characters: Samira Wiley portrays CIA agent Cassie Elliott, Alfie Allen takes on the role of Max, an unconventional drug trafficker with a vast network across the Middle East, and Shazad Latif plays JJ.

Troubled by his history, JJ finds himself far from his British homeland, seeking refuge in the vast, sun-scorched deserts of North Africa, eluding those who seek to take his life.

This series additionally features Charlie Murphy, known for his roles in “Happy Valley” and “Peaky Blinders”; Avital Lvova from “The Three-Body Problem”; Brian Gleeson, who starred in “Bad Sisters”; Stuart Martin, best recognized from “Miss Scarlet and the Duke”; and Mikhail Safronov, a familiar face from “Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning”.

Who is the team behind Atomic?

The five-part series was developed by Pulse Films, a division of Vice Studios Group (known for “Gangs of London”), in collaboration with Sky Studios.

It was written and co-executive produced by Gregory Burke.

Burke expressed his excitement in a formal announcement, stating that he is delighted to breathe life into the realm of ‘Atomic’, working alongside talented director Shariff Korver and a fantastic ensemble of actors.

The narrative explores the chilling reality that obtaining nuclear weapons has become more accessible than ever, while highlighting both the boundless potential we all possess and the darkest aspects that lie within us.

Burke’s writing team, which is made up of individuals including Jiwon Lee, Clare McQuillan, and myself (Ishy Din), has Shariff Korver in the role of director.

Furthermore, Pulse Films’ Jamie Hall and Judy Counihan, along with Thomas Benski, Gregory Burke, Sam Hoyle, and Megan Spanjian from Sky Studios, are also involved as executive producers for this project. Peter McAleese serves as the show’s series producer.

What is the release date for Atomic?

In the United Kingdom, you’ll be able to catch “Atomic” on both Sky and the streaming platform NOW. Unfortunately, as of now, there’s no announced release date.

As a game enthusiast, I’m eagerly waiting and frequently checking in on Digital Spy for any fresh scoops about the upcoming series launching this year (2025) – I don’t want to miss a beat!

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2025-07-02 12:49

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