Disey+ commences filming on Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Meneze
October 3, 2023
Disney+ has announced filming is underway on limited drama series Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes (working title) in London.
The series is written and executive produced by Jeff Pope, the Oscar nominated screenwriter behind hit movies including Philomena, Stan and Ollie and the critically acclaimed, award-winning series Little Boy Blue and A Confession. Produced by Etta Pictures, Pope’s production label which is part of ITV Studios, it has also been confirmed that the series will be directed by BAFTA award-winning Paul Andrew Williams (A Confession; Murdered for being Different; Bull). BAFTA award-winner Kwadjo Dajan (Appropriate Adult; Mrs Biggs; Little Boy Blue) will be producing.
Set immediately after the London bombings in 2005, the UK Original series focuses on the manhunt for a group of would-be terrorists and the tragic killing of innocent Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes, after he is mistaken as a suspect. Jean Charles de Menezes’ parents and other relatives are among those serving as consultants for the series.
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes will be executive produced on behalf of Disney by Lee Mason, Director of Scripted, Disney+.