Overview

• As executive producer, Jones specifically recruited Isabelle Sieb and Amy Neil to direct the first two production blocks, stressing the importance of women-led creative teams.
• Her preparation included visits to the House of Commons and observation of figures like Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer and Speaker Lindsay Hoyle to inform a realistic portrayal of a female prime minister.
• She says the series explores the personal costs of women in power, from balancing public duties with family life to confronting societal expectations of portrayal and perception.
• Speaking to Radio Times, Jones expressed fear of cosmetic procedures like Botox and shared anecdotes about age-related scrutiny to highlight industry pressures on older actresses.
• Written by Matt Charman, the five-part political thriller follows Prime Minister Abigail Dalton’s race to save her kidnapped husband during a summit and streams on Netflix from August 21.