Sky’s New Drama ‘Small Town, Big Story’ Promises Secrets and Scandals
Small towns love their secrets – but some can’t keep them under wraps. Sky Original’s upcoming series “Small Town, Big Story” blends warmth, humour, and drama to showcase exactly that.
Hollywood Stars Head to Mystical Irish Village
The six-part series stars Christina Hendricks (“Mad Men,” “Good Girls”) and Paddy Considine (“House of the Dragon”) in leading roles. It’s created and directed by Chris O’Dowd, the genius behind “Moone Boy.” Filming is underway in Ireland, with Small Town, Big Story set to premiere on Sky and NOW TV in 2024.
Mystery at the Heart of Drumbán
The fictional village of Drumbán sits hauntingly on the border between Ireland and a supernatural other world. Its quirky locals have guarded a dark secret since the Millennium’s eve. But when a Hollywood film crew rolls into town, the carefully hidden story begins to unravel.
Star-Studded Local Drama
- Christina Hendricks plays Wendy Patterson, a hometown girl turned hotshot TV producer returning with a film crew.
- Paddy Considine stars as Seamus Proctor, the respected local doctor.
- Eileen Walsh (“Catastrophe”) is Catherine Proctor, Seamus’ wife and the village schoolteacher.
- Leia Murphy and David Rawle play siblings Joanne and Sonny Proctor.
- Plus Patrick Martins, Evanne Kilgallon, Andrew Bennett, Ruth McCabe, and David Wilmot join the ensemble.
Behind the Scenes
Produced by Playground and FilmNation Entertainment in partnership with Sky Studios, the show boasts a strong executive production team, including Hendricks and O’Dowd. Directors feature an acclaimed lineup: O’Dowd, Catherine Morshead, Mike Ahern, and Enda Loughman. NBCUniversal Global Distribution will handle international sales.
Get ready for intrigue, charm, and a big story hiding in a small town as Small Town, Big Story lands on screens next year.
