Sheridan Smith 'excited' as she lands new role in thriller
Sheridan Smith will play the leading role in the TV adaptation of The Castaways.
www.whattowatch.comHere’s the latest I can provide about Sheridan Smith’s new series.
- Sheridan Smith has been linked to ITV’s drama I Fought The Law, a series adaptation of Ann Ming’s book For The Love of Julie, with filming underway and scripts by Jamie Crichton [cite ]. This project positions her in a high-profile crime drama for UK television [cite ].
- Another recent update in early 2023–2024 coverage discusses her involvement in a thriller adaptation The Castaways for Paramount+. That project co-stars Céline Buckens and was described as a major role for Smith in a vacation-set mystery, with filming in Greece and Fiji planned (release date to be announced) [cite ].
- On the UK broadcast front, The Castaways later aired on Channel 5 in January 2025, receiving mixed reception from audiences and media, with some outlets labeling parts of the drama as unwatchable though the series originated on Paramount+ [cite ].
If you’d like, I can try to confirm the very latest status (production start/finish dates, network, release window) and summarize any newly announced titles or press quotes. I can also pull current reviews or viewer reactions for the most recent episodes. Would you like me to dig deeper into the newest developments and provide a concise update with sources? [cite ][cite ]