Under Salt Marsh

Under Salt Marsh
GenreCrime drama
Created byClare Oakley
Screenplay byClare Oakley
Directed byClare Oakley
Mary Nighy
Starring
Country of originUnited
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersClare Oakley
Megan Spanjian
Elwyn Rowland
Kelly Reilly
ProducerScott Bassett
Production companies

Under Salt Marsh is an upcoming British Sky original television crime thriller series starring Kelly Reilly.

Premise

As a huge storm starts to form far out at sea a teacher and former detective, Jackie Ellis (Kelly Reilly), finds the body of her 8-year-old student, Cefin, who appears to have drowned. This shocking discovery stirs up the town’s memories of an unresolved case from three years earlier—the disappearance of Jackie’s niece, Nessa, which ruined her career.

Cefin's death brings back Jackie’s old partner, Detective Eric Bull (Rafe Spall), to lead the investigation in a community where he previously failed. Believing the two cases are connected, Jackie and Bull must work together to uncover hidden secrets in Morfa Halen before the storm hits and wipes away any evidence.

Also starring Oscar nominee Sir Jonathan Pryce as the head of a family intimately connected to the crime, “Under Salt Marsh” is a gripping story of a close-knit community threatened by the powers of nature and torn apart by a terrible crime.[1]

Cast

Production

The six-part series is created by Clare Oakley who directs, along with Mary Nighy. Scott Bassett is series producer Oakley is also an executive producer alongside Elwen Rowlands for Little Door Productions and Megan Spanjian for Sky Studios. Kelly Reilly was cast in the lead role in August 2024.[2] In October 2024, Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce, Kimberley Nixon and Harry Lawtey joined the cast, amongst others.[3]

Filming began in October 2024, with the production taking place entirely in Wales with sites in Barmouth, Fairbourne, Anglesey and South Wales.[4] Support for the project comes from Creative Wales.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Kelly Reilly, award-winning actor and star of acclaimed 'Yellowstone', to lead gripping new Sky Original crime thriller 'Under Salt Marsh'". skygroup.sky. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  2. ^ Yossman, K.J. (21 August 2024). "'Yellowstone's' Kelly Reilly to Lead New Sky Drama 'Under Salt Marsh' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  3. ^ Whittock, Jesse (8 October 2024). "'Under Salt Marsh': Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Yang & Harry Lawtey Join Kelly Reilly In Sky Crime Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  4. ^ Ford, Lily (8 October 2024). "Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce Join Kelly Reilly in Sky Original Crime Thriller 'Under Salt Marsh'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  5. ^ Craig, David (8 August 2024). "The Crown, Happy Valley and Bad Sisters stars join Under Salt Marsh cast". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 October 2024.