Overview
- The Split Up is a six-part spin-off from The Split that moves the action from London to Manchester and centers on Kishan Law, a high-net-worth family law firm.
- The story follows Aria Kishan, played by Ritu Arya, who is positioned to inherit the firm as her father Dhruv, played by Sanjeev Bhaskar, questions her readiness after the family’s recent bereavement.
- Ursula Rani Sarma created and wrote the series with Abi Morgan credited as an executive producer, and the ensemble cast also includes Aysha Kala, Arian Nik, Mawaan Rizwan, Sindhu Vee, Shalini Peiris and Tom Forbes.
- Creator Ursula Rani Sarma says Manchester was chosen for its mix of historic and modern architecture so the city feels like a visible part of the story rather than a stand-in for London.
- Sanjeev Bhaskar has publicly welcomed the idea of a crossover appearance by Nicola Walker’s Hannah Stern but any crossover remains unconfirmed while reports also name guest players such as Lenny Henry, Jane Horrocks and Jameela Jamil.