Litvinenko series on Sundance Now is a true Crime drama about about a political assassination by the Russian state actors.
What is the Series About?
Alexander Litvinenko, the former Russian Federal Security Services and KGB officer’s death from Polonium-210 poisoning triggered one of the most complex and dangerous investigations in the history of the UK’s Metropolitan Police.
Two police officers were called to University College Hospital in London to interview Litvinenko, a Russian dissident who claimed to have been poisoned on the direct orders of Vladimir Putin.
During the police interviews, Alexander provided meticulous details from his hospital bedside about the events leading up to his illness, which he knew would prove fatal.
His information would ultimately help detectives track down two Russians who had poisoned Litvinenko with Polonium-210, a highly toxic radioactive substance.
The drama also focuses upon the story of Marina, the fearless, dignified widow who fought tirelessly to persuade the British Government to publicly name her husband’s killers and acknowledge the role of the Russian State in his murder.
What is Release Date of the Series?
Litvinenko premieres on Sundance Now on December 16 2022.
What is the Cast of Litvinenko?
David Tennant plays Alexander Litvinenko with Margarita Levieva as Marina. Tennant also develops the series.
