Jude Law joins new Sky/HBO drama The Third Day

Who wouldn’t want to be stuck on an island with Jude Law? Well, that’s exactly the premise for his new project The Third Day – the latest collaboration between Sky and HBO after their explosive success with Chernobyl. And, surprisingly, the production is also in partnership with the world-renowned immersive theatre company Punchdrunk International.

Here’s everything we know about the upcoming series.

What’s the story of The Third Day?

The story is drowned in a thick mystery, with only bare details revealed. The main character is Sam, who sets his sights on an island off the British coast. He becomes engrossed in the local inhabitants and their unusual way of life.

The six-part series is written by screenwriter and playwright Dennis Kelly (Matilda, Girls and Boys), the weird mind behind the surreal Channel 4 series Utopia (soon to be remade by Gillian Flynn in the U.S.). So expect some strange happenings on this particular island - could Kelly be penning another Lost?

This is an intriguing departure for Punchdrunk, the pioneers of immersive theatre – including a six-hour trek across London inspired by the Aesychlus play Kabeiroi. When on their website, words float into place saying: ‘These things are mysteries not to be explained but you will understand when you get there alone’. No doubt the island in The Third Day will house some of these unexplained mysteries.

Who’s in the cast of The Third Day?

Jude Law has been the only announcement so far. He’s enjoyed a decent relationship with Sky and HBO after his title role in The Young Pope. The second season, The New Pope, airs later this year.

What’s the release date for The Third Day?

Sometime in 2020. Production starts this year in July.