The series, written by Jack Thorne, centers on a romance between a Catholic priest and a devoted nun. Hawes plays Sister Anna, while Essiedu portrays priest David. " Essiedu added, "Falling is a story that has Jack Thorne's singular talent of mining the sublime out of the ordinary running all the way through.
" The supporting cast includes Jason Watkins, Niamh Cusack, Adrian Scarborough, David Dawson, and Susan Brown. Viewers were immediately captivated by the trailer, with many taking to social media to predict the series would be an emotional rollercoaster. " Meanwhile, Essiedu is set to play Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series.
Falling is a story that has Jack Thorne's singular talent of mining the sublime out of the ordinary running all the way through. I can't wait to work with Keeley, Peter and the rest of the team to bring this world to life.
The release date and episode count for Falling have not been announced, and details about the character Peter mentioned by Essiedu remain unclear.