It seems even a seasoned screen veteran like Colin Firth isn't immune to the formidable forces of Welsh weather! Production on his eagerly anticipated Amazon Prime detective series — drawing clear inspiration from the Sherlock Holmes tradition — has reportedly faced some bracing challenges courtesy of a particularly unforgiving winter in Wales.
The new show marks another exciting chapter in a career that has taken Firth from the rain-soaked fields of Pride and Prejudice to the corridors of power in The King's Speech, and from the sun-drenched streets of Mamma Mia's Greece to the shadowy world of espionage in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. A brooding, Holmes-influenced mystery feels like a natural and thrilling fit for an actor who has always excelled at portraying men of quiet intensity and sharp intellect.
While the Welsh landscape is undeniably stunning, those grey skies and biting winds clearly gave the cast and crew a run for their money during filming. That said, there's something wonderfully atmospheric about a classic detective yarn set against dramatic, moody British scenery — and we suspect the results will be well worth any on-set shivers.
Details about the series remain relatively close to the chest for now, but the combination of Colin's magnetic screen presence and a sharp, detective-driven premise has us counting down the days until it arrives on Prime Video. We'll be keeping a very close eye on any updates — warm cup of tea firmly in hand.