Sky One has announced that Keeley Hawes and Max Beesley will star in the upcoming thriller series The Midwich Cuckoos, based on the iconic 1957 novel by John Wyndham. The series follows the residents of a small English town who are struck by an inexplicable event in which every woman of childbearing age falls pregnant, leading to the birth of mysterious children with strange powers.
Hawes and Beesley take on key roles in this gripping story, which blends science fiction with psychological drama. The series explores themes of power, control, and the unknown, as the town’s inhabitants must confront the terrifying consequences of the children’s births.
With its compelling premise and star-studded cast, The Midwich Cuckoos is set to be one of Sky One’s most exciting new dramas. Fans of atmospheric thrillers and dystopian narratives will undoubtedly be captivated by the eerie and unsettling world of The Midwich Cuckoos.