First Look: Sean Bean Transforms into a Liverpool Gangster for BBC’s New Crime Drama ‘This City is Ours’

‘This City Is Ours’ is an upcoming BBC One crime drama set in Liverpool. The eight-episode series was created by Stephen Butchard and is produced by Left Bank Pictures.
Sean Bean has been confirmed as the lead actor, with a cast that includes James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Onslow, and Laura Aikman. Filming started in May 2024 in locations like Liverpool and Spain.
In ‘This City Is Ours,’ the story follows Michael, a seasoned member of organized crime, who unexpectedly falls in love with a woman named Diana. This relationship makes him question his life choices and consider leaving behind his criminal past for a better future.
However, his love for Diana creates a complicated situation, as it not only drives him to change but also puts both of them at risk, making his love a source of both motivation and potential danger.
The first look images show Sean Bean in the role of a Liverpool gangster the images, shared with LADbible by the BBC, feature Bean alongside a talented cast, including James Nelson Joyce, Hannah Onslow, Julie Graham, and Laura Aikman, who is known for her role in ‘Gavin & Stacey.’
The photos give fans a glimpse of Bean’s transformation for the series, which is set in the gritty world of organized crime in Liverpool.
The release date for the show hasn’t been set yet, but it will air in the spring on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, with Sony handling international distribution.
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