‘Gripping' new Welsh crime thriller stars Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly and Game of Thrones actor
Kelly Reilly, known for her role as Beth Dutton in the hit series Yellowstone alongside Kevin Costner, is set to star in a thrilling new detective drama.
Leaving behind the Western saga of Paramount Plus' Yellowstone, Reilly is now venturing into the realm of crime thrillers based in the UK.
The upcoming Sky drama, Under Salt Marsh, features Reilly as a former detective turned teacher living in a fictional Welsh town that's been rocked by the tragic death of a young boy.
Joining Reilly in the cast are English actor Rafe Spall, Game of Thrones veteran Jonathan Pryce, Nightsleeper's Naomi Yang and Industry's Harry Lawtey.
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The official synopsis reveals: "Under Salt Marsh is a gripping crime thriller set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen.
"As a once-in-a-generation storm begins to gather far out at sea... teacher Jackie Ellis discovers the body of her 8-year-old pupil, Cefin, seemingly drowned.
"The discovery sends shockwaves through the community, reviving the ghost of an unsolved cold case that rocked the town three years prior – the disappearance of Jackie's niece, Nessa, which cost her career.
"Cefin's death summons Jackie's former partner, Detective Eric Bull, back to Morfa Halen to lead the investigation into a community he failed once before.
"Convinced the cases are linked, Jackie and Bull must reconcile and race to uncover long-buried secrets inside Morfa, before the storm breaks and all the evidence is gone for good."
Reilly, 47, takes on the role of teacher Jackie Ellis, with Spall portraying her former partner, Detective Eric Bull, reports the Mirror US.
Games of Thrones actor Jonathan Pryce will star
Other cast members include Sandman's Dinita Gohil, Bad Sisters' Brian Gleeson, Fresh Meat's Kimberley Nixon, Happy Valley's Mark Stanley, Fool Me Once's Dino Fetscher and House of the Dragon's Julian Lewis Jones.
Production has kicked off in Wales for the series, masterminded by Claire Oakley (of Make Up fame), with Little Door Productions collaborating with Sky Studios on production duties.
The series Under Salt Marsh is also backed by the Welsh Government through Creative Wales, adding an extra layer of support.
In a statement, Elwen Rowlands, CEO of Little Door, shared: "We are incredibly fortunate to have such a talented cast bringing these characters to life.
"Claire's compelling scripts tell a thrilling story of a community deeply connected with its environment, raw with emotion, and beautifully mirrored by the stunning backdrop of North Wales where the story unfolds."
The highly anticipated Under Salt Marsh isn't the only project on the docket for Yellowstone star Reilly, as she gears up for a role in the forthcoming film Last Meals.
Kelly Reilly plays Beth Dutton in Yellowstone
This upcoming prison drama will showcase Reilly alongside Boyd Holbrook and Samuel L Jackson, who assumes the character of the "disgraced former White House chef" Walter.
In his new role, Walter is tasked with preparing the final meals for death row inmates, and he develops a connection with Reed, an inmate on hunger strike.
Walter suspects that Reed might be innocent and, aided by Reilly's character Hannah, attempts to challenge the prison head, instilling hope among the prisoners.
This follows the conclusion of Yellowstone in December 2024, which wrapped up after five seasons and 53 episodes.
Under Salt Marsh will be available on Sky and streaming service NOW in the U.K. and Ireland. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution will handle international sales of the series.
Yellowstone is available to stream now on Paramount Plus and Netflix.
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