Gugu Mbatha-Raw, known for her role in “Surface,” is set to star in the upcoming Sky Original thriller series “Inheritance.” Joining her are Jonny Lee Miller, Sheldon Shepherd, and Bel Powley in this five-part limited event series created by Karla Crome. The story is set in Bristol, U.K. and Jamaica, tackling the enduring legacy of colonialism.
Mbatha-Raw plays Claudia, a young bi-racial lawyer who travels to Jamaica to challenge an inheritance claim against a wealthy white aristocrat, Oliver Connaught, portrayed by Jonny Lee-Miller. As the story unfolds, they discover a dark connection between historical horrors and present-day injustices at the Connaught family’s Jamaican plantation, Hope Hill.
Directed by Storm Saulter and produced by Snowed-In Productions in association with Sky Studios, “Inheritance” promises to be a gripping and thought-provoking series. The show was unveiled during Content London and will be available on Sky in the UK and Ireland, with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handling international sales.
Karla Crome, the series’ writer and creator, expressed excitement about seeing the talented cast bring her characters to life under Saulter’s direction. Executive producers Ruth Kenley-Letts and Jenny van der Lande praised Crome’s imaginative storytelling, while Meghan Lyvers of Sky UK and Ireland commended the bold and provocative nature of the series.
The ensemble cast also includes Bel Powley, Nadean Rawlins, Sean Gilder, Olunike Adeliyi, Richard Dillane, Diveen Henry, Jack Bandeira, and Shantol Jackson in key roles. “Inheritance” is a collaboration between Snowed-In Productions and Sky Studios, with a team of executive producers overseeing the project.
With a talented cast, compelling storyline, and talented creative team behind it, “Inheritance” is shaping up to be a must-watch series that explores important themes and promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new thriller series.
