Wrong Move Promises Property Panic and Dark Comedy for Channel 4

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By Jon Donnis

Channel 4 and Roughcut Television have unveiled the cast for Wrong Move, a new six-part dark comedy thriller from writer and creator Ben Edwards, with filming now underway across West Yorkshire.

At the centre of the series is Trevor, played by David Thewlis. Trevor is described as a deeply unsettling sociopath whose decision to suddenly pull out of a house sale causes chaos throughout an already fragile property chain. What begins as a logistical nightmare quickly spirals into something far more disturbing as Trevor’s manipulative behaviour starts affecting everyone caught in the fallout. David Bradley also stars as Arthur, Trevor’s father.

Rory Kinnear takes on the role of Michael, a man watching his patience wear thin as the collapsing property chain begins tearing through his personal life. Alongside him is Eve Myles as his wife Catherine, who hopes their long-awaited move into a dream home might repair their strained marriage. Austin Haynes plays their son Jack, whose actions become increasingly significant as events unfold, while Daisy Morgan appears as his sister Molly.

Elsewhere, Eleanor Tomlinson stars as Stella, preparing for the arrival of her first child with partner Juliette, played by Gwyneth Keyworth. The couple soon find themselves dragged into the turmoil created by Trevor’s reckless decision.

The series also follows first-time buyer Asif, played by Ali Khan, whose plans for a fresh start with partner Emily, played by Evie Kaisi, begin to unravel. Ray Fearon joins the cast as Emily’s father Danny.

Rounding out the ensemble are Paul Bazely as DS Berry, Laura Elsworthy as DC Jenkins, and Alex MacQueen as overenthusiastic estate agent Alistair.

Wrong Move looks set to blend biting humour with mounting tension as it explores the pressures, frustrations and emotional baggage tied to modern home ownership. Beneath the collapsing property deals and spiralling arguments sits a darker idea running through the story. A new house cannot magically erase old problems, no matter how badly people want to believe it can.