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By Jon Donnis
The official trailer for Small Town, Big Story, the much-anticipated Sky Original series, has been unveiled, offering a first look at the dramatic comedy starring Emmy nominee Christina Hendricks and BAFTA winner Paddy Considine. Created and directed by Emmy award-winning Chris O'Dowd, this six-part series promises to deliver a unique blend of humour and intrigue, set against the backdrop of a rural Irish town teetering on the edge of chaos.
Premiering on Thursday 27 February on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland, Small Town, Big Story is set in Drumbán, a seemingly ordinary border town with a long-buried secret. The arrival of a Hollywood TV production sets the stage for the town's hidden past to be exposed, unravelling the lives of its residents in unexpected ways.
Hendricks stars as Wendy Patterson, a successful Los Angeles TV producer who returns to Drumbán for the first time in over two decades. Her glamorous production threatens to clash with her small-town roots, but it's not just her past she has to navigate, her presence stirs up buried truths, including a secret kept by the local doctor, Séamus Proctor, played by Considine. Séamus, the community's well-respected pillar, suddenly finds his orderly life turned upside down as the film crew's arrival sparks chaos.
The series also features an impressive ensemble cast, including Eileen Walsh as Catherine Proctor, Séamus' wife and the town's schoolteacher, alongside Leia Murphy and David Rawle as their children. Other standout performances include Patrick Martins, Ruth McCabe, and Ruth Codd, with Chris O'Dowd making a memorable cameo as Jack E McCarthy.
Set in the charming yet chaotic microcosm of Drumbán, Small Town, Big Story explores themes of identity, community, and the enduring effects of buried secrets, all with a hearty dose of humour and heart. With O'Dowd's signature wit and the exceptional talents of Hendricks and Considine leading the way, this series is set to captivate audiences.
Small Town, Big Story premieres Thursday 27 February on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW. Be ready for a whirlwind of drama, comedy, and the kind of small-town intrigue that leaves a lasting impression.
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