When does The First start on Channel 4 and who is in the cast?
Sean Penn is taking on his first major TV role in The First (Picture: Channel 4) Channel 4 is set t..
Channel 4 is set to bring us another drama hit from the US this autumn when The First comes to screens.
The show has been airing on Hulu in the US, and comes to the UK trailing some pretty impressive credentials in its wake.
Aside from the fact that its from the person who brought you House Of Cards, its got the sort of cast you might usually associate with a Hollywood blockbuster.
Heres what you need to know about the new show…
When does The First start on Channel 4?
Theres no confirmed date for the series yet but itll be starting some time in the autumn.
The series began on Hulu in the US on September 14.
What is the show all about?
Its set in the near future and focuses on the first humans to leave Earth in search of a new life on Mars.
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The eight-part drama takes a more human approach to its story, taking a look at everybody involved in the mission
It focuses on the process of colonising the Red Planet, not to mention the impact on those whove been left behind on earth by the intrepid voyagers.
The series has been written by Beau Willimon whose previous credits not only include House Of Cards but also Mary Queen Of Scots, the forthcoming movie based on the monarchs life.
Who is in the cast of the show?
The First boasts a pretty impressive cast which is led by former Oscar-winner Sean Penn.
While he has previously picked up gongs for Mystic River and Milk, the actor is turning his attentions to the small screen this time, appearing as Tom Hagerty, one of the five astronauts chosen for the mission to Mars.
Other cast members include Natascha McElhone, whose previous credits include the likes of The Devils Own, The Truman Show, Mrs Dalloway, Ronin, Killing Me Softly and Solaris.
Meanwhile the show also stars LisaGay Hamilton, Hannah Ware, Keiko Agena, Melissa George and Oded Fehr.
Is there a trailer for The First?
There certainly is – and you can check it out for yourself above.
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