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David Tennant ( Doctor Who ) star in The Hack , an forthcoming ITV drama about the telephone hacking scandal that brought down a UK tabloid newspaper .
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ITV has commissionedThe Hack , a 7 - part dramatic event about the phone hacking outrage pen by prolific BAFTA , Tony , and Olivier award - winning screenwriterJack Thorne , withDavid Tennant , Robert Carlyle , andToby Jonesin lead roles and produced by the team fromMr Bates vs The Post Office , the 2024 dramatic play about the scandal that brought down the button-down governing .
The Hack: The Scandal That Brought Down a Newspaper
" This is a unusual and deceptive art object of our late story , " said Jack Thorne . " One with so many layer to it . I think , as someone who is interested in politics , I understood everything that bechance . I did not . It ’s a fight for the truth that really shocked me . That is why it matters to tell this tale now in an age where the true statement seems more in danger than ever . It is a true purity to be bringing this story to the screen alongside David , Robert , Toby , Lewis , Patrick , Joe , and Abi . I desire we find a way to do justice to the complexness of what go on and of celebrating the incredible reporting that sit down underneath it . "
The Hackwas commissioned for ITV by Director of Drama Polly Hill and will vent on ITV and STV and be usable for cyclosis on ITVX and STV Player . The serial is currently in post - production having filmed during 2024 . The drama is channelise by BAFTA award - acquire director Lewis Arnold ( Time , Sherwood , The Long Shadow ) and is executive director grow by BAFTA and RTS award - get ahead Patrick Spence ( Mr Bates vs The Post Office , A Spy Among Friends , Adult Material ) , who is the Managing Director of AC Chapter One .
The Hackwill be broadcast onITVin the UK .
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