Curfew – Sky One
A new Sky One drama follows a group of amateur drivers who gather to compete in an illegal night-time street race as they flee the totalitarian government curfew
This thrilling mix of horror, humour and wheel-spinning action stars Billy Zane, Sean Bean and Miranda Richardson as rival drivers in an illegal night-time road race.
In the near future, nocturnal man-eating monsters roam the world and, as a result, there is a curfew.
However, the winners of the race get to live on a monster-free island.
The series follows the wacky racers, whose backstories unfold in flashback, starting with ambulance driver Kaye (Phoebe Fox) and the family of geeky civil servant Simon (Adrian Lester), who plan to compete in their Volvo estate!
Stars Sean Bean, 59, and Billy Zane, 52, who play racers The General and Joker Jones, take a pit stop to tell us more…
How would you describe your characters?
Sean: The General enters the race because he wants a fresh start with his pregnant girlfriend, Faith [Rose Williams]. But he has these strange mood swings, so it’s a bit like dealing with
a caged tiger!
Billy: Joker – formerly Doctor – Jones is a psychiatrist who was treating patients prior
to the curfew. He’s not in the race to win. He a sort of Zen cowboy, and continues to offer forms of therapy on the road…
What did you think of the vehicles you get to drive?
Sean: The General’s Jaguar XJS is a muscular machine –
you can really throw it around. I did some stunt driving –
but I had great instructors,
so I was in safe hands!
Billy: My vehicle is all about the cocktail bar in the back!
What appealed to you most about this series?
Sean: It’s different, but also relevant to what’s happening today – things are getting quite militarised in America. And I find dystopian tales fascinating.
Billy: I had a conversation with the creators, who said, ‘We fashioned the Joker around elements of previous roles you’ve played, having no idea whether we could get you!’ So it was kind of a dream role.
https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/curfew-sky-one-22-feb-19/Come and see episode one of Sky's new drama Curfew with us for free
It's a high octane street-race drama starring Sean Bean and Billy Zane and you can see it before anyone else
We're hosting a very special early screening of the first episode of Sky original production Curfew in a swanky venue in London so you can get a sneak preview - you should totally come!
From the makers of Peaky Blinders, it's a drama set in the near future which sees teams of ordinary people compete for freedom overnight in the world's deadliest street race. The 'curfew' in question is a government imposed nightly lock down to protect citizens from a virus. But an illegal race taking place over one night, with the ultimate prize, lures out various groups of misfits each with their own unique motivation for competing.
It boasts an iconic ensemble cast including Sean Bean, Billy Zane, Miranda Richardson, Adrian Lester, Adam Brody and Phoebe Fox and has an anarchic John Carpenter '80s blockbuster vibe. Come and have a drink on us and check out episode one!
The screening will take place on Tuesday 19th February in central London. Doors open from 6.30pm and the screening will start at 7pm. The closest tube stations are Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road.
Here's the important bit: We don't charge for these screenings, but please do not treat this as a competition. Please apply for a seat only if you can use it. We will try to accommodate requests for up to two seats, but please understand we expect this to fill up very quickly!
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