Brilliant news for fans of Colin Firth and prestige television alike: the beloved British actor is set to star in a brand-new Apple TV+ drama alongside the hugely talented Jack Lowden. The untitled series draws its story from Metropolis, part of Philip Kerr's acclaimed Berlin Noir sequence — a gripping collection of crime novels set against the dark, atmospheric backdrop of 1920s and 1930s Germany.
For those who have followed Colin's extraordinary career from his breakout turn in Pride and Prejudice through to his Oscar-winning performance in The King's Speech and beyond — including standout work in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Staircase — this role feels like a deeply exciting fit. Colin has always had a remarkable gift for inhabiting morally complex worlds, and the shadowy, politically charged universe of Bernie Gunther's Berlin seems tailor-made for his range and intelligence.
Pairing him with Jack Lowden, who has been nothing short of magnetic in projects like Slow Horses and Dunkirk, suggests this production has serious ambitions. The combination of two such compelling actors, a richly layered source novel, and the resources of Apple TV+ is enough to have us counting down the days.
We'll be keeping a very close eye on every development as this project moves forward — stay tuned to Firth.com for all the latest updates!