Disney+ Jean Charles de Menezes Drama Series: Everything we know

Disney+ has announced the ensemble cast for its upcoming series, Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. The series portrays the events surrounding the death of Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian electrician mistakenly identified as a terrorist and fatally shot by police after the London 7/7 bombings.

Cast

Edison Alcaide, a newcomer, will portray Jean Charles de Menezes. The cast also includes Conleth Hill, Russell Tovey, Max Beesley, Emily Mortimer, Daniel Mays, Laura Aikman and Alex Jennings. Emily Mortimer takes on the role of Cressida Dick, who later became the chief of the Metropolitan Police. Conleth Hill portrays Sir Ian Blair, the police chief during the incident.

Series

Set to premiere in the spring, the series is written by Jeff Pope, produced by Kwadjo Dajan and directed by Paul Andrew Williams. Pope, Dajan and Williams also serve as executive producers. Lee Mason, Executive Director of Scripted, is the executive producer for Disney+. The series is produced by Etta Pictures, in association with KDJ Productions.


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Background

The series marks 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings. Jean Charles de Menezes was mistakenly identified as a suspect in the failed bombings that occurred two weeks after 7/7. He was fatally shot by police at Stockwell Underground station, an event that led to public protests and criticism of police policies. De Menezes' family members are consulting on the series to ensure an accurate portrayal.

Production Team

Jeff Pope, known for factual dramas like "The Reckoning" and "See No Evil: The Moors Murders," brings his expertise to this project. Kwadjo Dajan produces the series, with Paul Andrew Williams directing.

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Release Date

Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in the spring. The series aims to provide a comprehensive look into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident, contributing to ongoing discussions about law enforcement practices and policies.

FAQs

When will the series premiere?
The series is set to premiere on Disney+ in the spring.

Who is involved in the production?
The series is written by Jeff Pope, produced by Kwadjo Dajan, and directed by Paul Andrew Williams.