ITV has surprised us today with the first trailer for their upcoming new six part thriller TV series
THE PARTY which boasts quite a stellar leading duo with
Luke Evans and
Tom Cullen! Evans plays Martin Gilmour, a journalist
shaped by his lifelong friendship with the wealthy and charismatic

politician Ben Fitzmaurice (Cullen). Raised alone by his working-class
mum, Sylvia (
Joanna Scanlan), Martin wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school, where he first meets Ben. They forge an unbreakable bond, as Ben and

the
Fitzmaurices give Martin the sense of belonging he has always craved.
In turn, Martin remains unflinchingly loyal to Ben through even the
greatest crises. Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish
birthday party at

the Fitzmaurices' country pile. The news of the
Conservative leader’s resignation threatens to derail Ben’s party, as he
considers announcing his

intention to stand.
Martin fears the publicity that Ben’s bid would bring, dredging up the
secrets of their past with tragic consequences. The drama moves between
the shocking events of the party and the police

investigation that
follows, with flashbacks to Martin and Ben’s lives at school, university
and London party days.
Sarah Solemani stars as Martin’s

pregnant wife, Lucy.
Lydia Leonard is Serena, Ben’s formidable wife, whilst
Lindsay Duncan and
Douglas Hodge play Ben’s parents, Lady Katherine and Lord George Fitzmaurice. It will air this Autumn!