In a captivating evolution of her already impressive career, Niamh Algar takes center stage in Sky’s new Italian-set thriller, THE IRIS AFFAIR.

Following her acclaimed performances in projects like CALM WITH HORSES and RAISED BY WOLVES, Algar now embodies Iris Nixon, a complex genius whose life transforms from mundane to extraordinary in this “unapologetically exciting” adventure created by Luther mastermind Neil Cross. The eight-part series, currently filming in Sardinia, showcases Algar’s remarkable versatility as she portrays a character Cross describes as unlike any we’ve seen before on television. By day, Algar’s Iris flags harmful content for a social media platform, but her nights are spent navigating internet forums and solving intricate puzzles. When her exceptional intelligence leads her to crack a string of complex online riddles, she finds herself in Florence, face-to-face with charismatic entrepreneur Cameron Beck, played by Tom Hollander. Beck recruits her to unlock powerful technology, but upon discovering its dangerous potential, Iris steals crucial information and vanishes.

Reinventing herself as Ms. Brooks, a tutor to a wealthy family’s daughter on the Sardinian coast, Algar’s character becomes the focus of a high-stakes pursuit spanning from remote Sardinian cabins to Rome’s bustling streets. This performance marks another significant milestone in Algar’s rising trajectory, as she continues to select challenging, nuanced roles that showcase her exceptional talent. With Terry McDonough’s direction complementing Algar and Hollander’s dynamic performances, this “sun-drenched chase thriller” promises to deliver the perfect escapist viewing experience when it arrives on Sky and NOW streaming service later this year.

The burning question that will drive viewers through this Mediterranean adventure: can Iris decipher what the mysterious code could unleash before she’s found?

Based on J. P. Delaney’s psychological thriller, this new TV series unfolds against the stunning backdrop of the Cornish countryside and coast.

At its heart lies an unthinkable situation: two couples discover their toddlers were switched at birth in a hospital mix-up. The story poses a heart-wrenching question: should these parents keep the children they’ve raised and loved, or switch them back to their biological families? While they initially try to resolve the situation together, trust begins to erode. What starts as a mutual dilemma evolves into a tense situation when one couple suspects the other of harboring hidden motives, leading to desperate measures to protect their family.

Niamh Algar, who takes on the pivotal role of Maddie, has recently established herself as one of television’s most compelling performers. Her powerful turn in THE WONDER opposite Florence Pugh garnered critical acclaim, while her recent portrayal of Anne Villiers in MARY AND GEORGE showcases her versatility as an actress. She also earned BAFTA nominations for her work in CALM WITH HORSES and DECEIT, cementing her reputation as one of the industry’s most dynamic rising stars.