Under the Bridge plot, full cast and release date as new crime series lands on ITV
A brand new telly series is set to hit ITV and it's a must-see for all crime drama enthusiasts.
Under the Bridge, an eight-part drama, recounts the chilling true story of Reena Virk. The show initially premiered on Hulu in April, but is now set to arrive on ITV for UK viewers.
The crime series was crafted by Quinn Shephard, famed for directing the film Blame and starring in titles such as Midnight Sun, The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl.
As Under the Bridge gears up to debut on ITV, we've compiled everything you need to know about the series, from the cast to the plot....
What is Under the Bridge about?
Under the Bridge is adapted from the book of the same name, penned by journalist Rebecca Godfrey, which narrates the true story of 14 year old Reena Virk. The TV series is the brainchild of Quinn Shephard, reports the Express.
In 1997, Reena went to join her mates at a party on an island in British Columbia, Canada, but tragically never made it back home. Seven teenage girls and a lad were accused of Reena's murder.
In the series, the tale is told through the eyes of Rebecca and local police officer Cam Bentland (Lily Gladstone). Viewers are given a glimpse into the lives of the teenagers accused of murder, revealing some shocking truths along the way.
The official synopsis for Under the Bridge reads: "Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey's book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home.
"Through the eyes of Godfrey (Riley Keough) and a local police officer (Lily Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder - revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer."
Is Under the Bridge based on a true story?
Under the Bridge draws from the real-life case of Reena Virk, though certain elements in the programme are fictionalised, with particular names and chronology being modified.
Reena was brutally attacked and murdered on 14 November 1997 by a gang of teenagers in Saanich, with her body discovered eight days afterwards in a local waterway.
Eight adolescents faced trial and were found guilty in connection with Reena's horrific death, with six teens - known as the Shoreline Six - convicted of assault, whilst two others were found guilty of murder.
Who is in the cast of Under the Bridge?
Under the Bridge features an impressive ensemble cast, headlined by Riley Keough, who takes on the role of Rebecca Godfrey in the production.
The cast includes Archie Panjabi as Suman Virk, Lily Gladstone portraying Cam Bentland, Vritika Gupta as Reena Virk, Chloe Guidry playing Josephine Bell and Javon Walton in the role of Warren Glowatski.
Izzy G stars as Kelly Ellard, whilst Aiyana Goodfellow takes on Dusty Pace, Ezra Faroque Khan plays Manjit Virk, Anoop Desai appears as Raj Masihajjar and Matt Craven features as Roy Bentland.
Additional cast members include Daniel Diemer, Jared Ager-Foster, Maya Da Costa, Arta Negahban and Isabella Leon.
How to watch Under the Bridge
Under the Bridge debuted on Hulu on 17 April, and is now set to arrive on British television screens. The series comprises eight episodes, with the first one airing on ITV1 on 25 July at 9pm.
The series will also be available on ITVX, providing telly enthusiasts an easy way to stream the episodes.
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