Derry Girls and Skins favourites confirmed to join Hollywood A-lister in new “high-octane” series

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Paramount+ has revealed the cast for its upcoming eight-episode heist thriller, starring Minnie Driver, known for her roles in Hollywood films and the series ‘Emily in Paris’.

The upcoming series, currently titled ‘The Day,’ is inspired by the 2018 Belgian show of the same name. It will feature Luca Pasqualino, known for his roles in ‘Skins’ and ‘Rivals,’ and Louisa Harland, who starred in ‘Derry Girls‘ and ‘Renegade Nell.’

The movie ‘The Day’ is described as a fast-paced, thrilling story that takes place over just one intense day.

The story follows a bank robbery that turns into a frightening standoff when the police arrive during the crime, and the robbers lock themselves inside with hostages.

The show begins by following the police, specifically hostage negotiator Sylvia “Vox” Voxley (played by Driver), as she races against the clock to secure the release of hostages. As the situation becomes more critical, the narrative shifts – taking viewers back in time to experience the events from the perspectives of both the robbers and those held captive.

The show, currently titled ‘The Day,’ keeps you guessing by switching back and forth between the police trying to resolve a situation and the robbers who are trapped inside. This constant change in viewpoint challenges what you think you know and makes the mystery more intense, all leading to a dramatic conclusion where everything becomes clear.

Ben Harris and Jesse O’Mahoney created the series, which is currently being filmed. It will launch in the UK and Ireland soon, with the exact release date to be announced.

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Harland recently appeared in the BBC drama The Walsh Sisters, and Pasqualino will be in the upcoming second season of Apple TV+’s Criminal Record.

This year, Driver appeared in the Netflix series Run Away, and is also featured in the crime drama The Murder Line alongside Stephen Amell and Hamza Haq.

The Day will stream on Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs writes about TV dramas for TopMob, covering shows on streaming services and traditional channels. Before becoming a writer, he worked in public relations, first at a business-to-business agency and then at Fremantle, a global TV production company. He has a BA degree in English and Theatre Studies, and a Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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2026-04-07 14:37