Olivia Colman is teaming up with her husband for new drama series ‘Landscapers’.
The Oscar winning actress will take on the lead role in the four-part series which has been written by her husband of 18-years Ed Sinclair and will be directed by Alexander Payne.
‘Landscapers’ is based on the true story of Susan Edwards and her husband Christopher, who murdered her parents in 1998 and then stole £245,000 from their savings account over 15 years.
The murderers buried her parents William and Patricia Wycherley, aged 86 and 63, in their own back garden in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
This is Sinclair’s first TV script and Olivia told Deadline: "I love Ed’s scripts, which is just as well as he cooks many of my meals. No, the truth is it’s quite rare to be desperate to play a part on the first reading of a script, but that was the case here. The writing is brave, but subtle and tender too – a joy for any actor."
‘Landscapers’ is being produced by ‘Chernobyl’ producer Sister and South of the River Pictures, Colman and Sinclair’s new production company.
Sister co-founder Jane Featherstone said, "The intelligence and deeply imaginative breadth of first time screenwriter Ed Sinclair’s scripts sees a constant re-invention of the true crime genre and it’s a testament to his writing that we have assembled a hugely experienced team of world class creatives. Oscar winning Olivia Colman is an extraordinary actor whose ability to disappear into a role is second to none and I’m thrilled to be re-united with her on this project. And with the incredible Alexander Payne at the helm, we are lucky to have a director whose skill for dark humour and character will ensure that ‘Landscapers’ constantly surprises audiences."
Sky’s Cameron Roach added, "Ed’s scripts are a riveting and sensitive exploration of what could drive such an ordinary couple to commit murder and I’m delighted that Olivia Colman will bring Susan to life in what promises to be a compelling series. And after the success of the multi award-winning ‘Chernobyl’, we’re pleased to be working with Sister on another original drama inspired by true events."
Olivia Colman to star in Landscapers
