Netflix is reportedly gearing up for another bold move by adding a Game of Thrones twist. The streamer has confirmed two stars, namely Lena Headey and Paddy Considine (known for House of the Dragon), from the fantasy epic will be joining a new Charlie Brooker project.
This untitled four-part crime thriller is currently filming in Manchester and will feature a dark detective story with Brooker’s signature style.
Joining the faces of Westeros is Georgina Campbell from Barbarian, highlighting a stellar casting choice by Brooker. Behind the camera, Brooker has once again teamed up with Jessica Rhoades and Annabel Jones, while Al Campbell from Inside No. 9 will take the director’s chair.
Reflecting on the project, Brooker gushed during the announcement, (per Tudum)
I’m beyond thrilled to be saying these words for the press release. I’ve dreamt of providing a quote ever since I was a young foetus, and now here I am doing it. I’d pinch myself, but like all of us, I’m terrified that if I do that, I might wake up and discover 2025 has all been a magical dream. Please watch my show. I am begging you.
Though the title is still under wraps, with the cast confirmed and the filming underway, this project has already piqued the viewers’ interest.
What Will Charlie Brooker’s Four-Part Crime Thriller Be About?
The untitled project by Charlie Brooker has already teased a promising story. Reportedly, the four-party story is set in the fictional Northern city of Bleakford and follows a tormented detective named Blackmere, who is tasked with solving a disturbing case.
When a ritualistic serial killer goes on a rampage and terrorizes the entire city, Blackmere must travel to London to stop the killings before the dead body counts grow.
Announcing UNTITLED CHARLIE BROOKER PROJECT.
A profoundly serious four-part crime thriller in which a tormented northern detective ventures down to London on a mission to catch a ritualistic serial killer before they run out of people to kill. Contains blood and frowning.… pic.twitter.com/Vl76fD5rcz
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) September 9, 2025
Joining Blackmere in his mission will be Gwyneth Bairby, a young and inexperienced constable who becomes his partner in the investigation. Together, they navigate tension and horror as the case unravels. Add in another layer of Megan, a student with a troubled family background whose personal journey is somehow all tied to the main mystery.
As per Netflix, the official synopsis reads,
UNTITLED CHARLIE BROOKER PROJECT (working title) is a profoundly serious, stunningly original crime thriller in which a tormented detective from the Northern city of Bleakford ventures down to London on a mission to catch a ritualistic serial killer before they run out of people to kill. Contains blood and frowning.
Overall, the show will blend detective grit using Brooker’s style for unsettling storytelling and psychological thrill.
Are you excited for the psychological detective drama starring the iconic cast?
As of now, no details on the release date or production have been made.
