Kidnapped (upcoming TV series)
Kidnapped is an upcoming six-part British television series, based on the true life kidnapping of British model Chloe Ayling. It is being made for BBC Three with Nadia Parkes in the lead role. BBC Studios produced the series which has been written by Georgia Lester, directed by Al Mackay and produced by Clare Shepherd. Premise Model Chloe Ayling arrived in Milan, Italy for a modelling job in 2017 only to be abducted by brothers Łukasz and Michał Herba. She was held for six days for a ransom of £265,000. The brothers were sentenced to jail in 2018. Cast Nadia Parkes as Chloe Ayling Adrian Edmondson Nigel Lindsay Olive Gray Eleonora Romandini Chiara Baccelliere Julian Swiezewski Christine Tremarco Production The project was announced in April 2023 and is made with the full agreement of Chloe Ayling. The series is being written by Georgia Lester and Chloe Ayling was quoted as saying that Lester and the production team had been “incredibly supportive” and that she “couldn't be happier that they are making this series." The project is directed by Al Mackay and Clare Shepherd produces. The executive producers are Priscilla Parish, Michael Parke, and Andrew Morrissey for BBC Studios with Lucy Richer for the BBC, and Georgia Lester. Casting In July 2023, Nadia Parkes, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Lindsay were announced to be in the cast, with Parkes playing Chloe Ayling. Filming Filming began in June 2023. Filming locations include the UK and Italy. Broadcast The series will broadcast in the UK on BBC Three. References 2024 British television series debuts 2020s British drama television series Upcoming television series Television shows filmed in Italy Television shows set in Milan BBC television dramas English-language television shows Television series set in 2017 Television shows filmed in the United Kingdom Television shows filmed in England Television shows set in London