Belgian series Northern Lights unveils new, first-look picture
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- 29 Mar 2023
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The release of the Irish-Belgian series Northern Lights is slated for November 2023. Penned by Stephen Jones (who also stars in one of the leading roles), and helmed by Tom Hall (the series Bachelors Walk and Modern Love), Ruth Meehan (The Bright Side [+]) and Anthony Schatteman (Kiss Me Softly, The Male Gaze: The Heat of the Night), the 6x52-minute show is currently in post-production, and is based on a stage play of the same name written by Jones and directed by Karl Shiels.
Shot in English in both Ireland and Belgium, Northern Lights tells the story of two grieving strangers, Lloyd (Jones) and Áine (Elva Trill), whose worlds collide when Lloyd notices Áine standing on Grattan bridge, completely soaked, for far longer than seems normal. Fearing the worst and based on a past experience, he decides to intervene. A series of revelations, confessions, secrets and lies follow as we delve into these extraordinary ordinary Dublin lives. Whether it be through fate or coincidence, they become beacons of light for one another at a time when they need it most. On the fateful night they meet, Lloyd provides Áine with shelter in his apartment, where they gain one another’s trust, negotiating the obvious gender politics and initial awkwardness of meeting in such unusual circumstances. As Lloyd and Áine's friendship develops, the story branches out beyond Lloyd’s apartment and also deals with the stories of their respective partners, Denise and Seań.
By following the journeys of these various relationships, we begin to understand what led our two protagonists to the place they are now (both physically and emotionally). Jumping back and forth in time between the present and the past, it soon becomes apparent that both characters are dealing with major grief and tragedy in their lives. Read More..
