Sean Bean Takes on the Role of a Lifetime in BBC's 'This City Is Ours'

Sean Bean takes on the lead role in the new BBC crime drama 'This City Is Ours', a gritty series set in Liverpool that explores the complex world of crime and relationships.

Sean Bean Takes on the Role of a Lifetime in BBC’s ‘This City Is Ours’

Renowned actor Sean Bean is set to take on the role of gang leader Ronnie Phelan in the upcoming BBC drama series ‘This City Is Ours’. This highly anticipated Liverpool-set crime series is created by Stephen Butchard and produced by Left Bank Pictures, the team behind the critically acclaimed series ‘The Crown’.

The city of Liverpool provides the backdrop for the gritty crime drama.

Bean, a two-time BAFTA winner known for his roles in ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Time’, leads a stellar cast that includes James Nelson-Joyce as Michael Kavanagh, Hannah Onslow as Diana Williams, and Jack McMullen as Jamie Phelan. Other notable cast members include Laura Aikman, Kevin Harvey, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Mike Noble, Bobby Schofield, Darci Shaw, and Stephen Walters.

‘It’s a joy to see cameras rolling on ‘This City Is Ours’ with a glorious cast who have made Stephen Butchard’s sublime scripts even more exciting.’ - BBC drama boss Lindsay Salt

The series, directed by Saul Dibb, follows the complex dynamics within Ronnie Phelan’s gang. The storyline centres on Michael Kavanagh, played by Nelson-Joyce, who navigates the treacherous world of crime while falling in love for the first time. This relationship brings new aspirations and vulnerabilities to his life, set against the backdrop of his gang’s gradual disintegration.

Sean Bean returns to the BBC in the lead role of Ronnie Phelan.

Sean Bean’s involvement in ‘This City Is Ours’ marks his return to the BBC following his acclaimed performance in the 2022 series ‘Marriage’. With a talented cast and crew behind it, this series is shaping up to be a must-watch for fans of gritty crime dramas.

The streets of Liverpool provide a gritty backdrop for the series.

With its complex characters, gripping storyline, and talented cast, ‘This City Is Ours’ is set to be a hit with audiences. Don’t miss out on this gripping new series when it premieres on the BBC.

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