Channel 4 Unleashes Gripping Dark Comedy Thriller 'Hunting Alice' Starring Alexandra Roach

Channel 4 is set to captivate audiences with its latest commission, 'Hunting Alice,' a six-part dark comedy thriller that promises to be both chilling and darkly humorous. Headlining the series is the formidable Alexandra Roach, known for her compelling performances in 'Derry Girls,' 'The Rig,' and 'Utopia,' stepping into a role that explores the unsettling reality of being pursued.

Penned by the talented Alice Bell, whose previous credits include 'The Gallows Pole,' 'The Gold,' and 'Conversations with Friends,' 'Hunting Alice' dives deep into the life of Alice (Roach), a woman whose seemingly perfect existence is irrevocably shattered.

A chance, seemingly innocuous encounter with a charismatic stranger quickly spirals into a terrifying ordeal as he transforms into an obsessive stalker, turning her world upside down.

The series, a blistering and unapologetic exploration of the human cost of being hunted, asks a crucial question: how does a woman fight back when the very system designed to protect her fails? Alice Bell describes her creation as a 'darkly funny thriller about the terrifying reality of being stalked, exploring how one woman fights back against an invisible enemy when society isn't listening.' She also adds, 'It's been a privilege to work with the brilliant Alexandra Roach to bring Alice to life, and I couldn't be more excited to share this story with audiences on Channel 4.'

Alexandra Roach, expressing her enthusiasm for the project, stated, 'I'm incredibly excited to be working with Sister, Alice Bell and Channel 4 on this brilliant six-part series.

As an actor, I'm always drawn to playing complex, flawed women, and Alice is certainly that. This is a story about the terrifying reality of being stalked and the lengths one woman will go to take back control of her life. I hope this series resonates with audiences and opens up conversations about an all too common reality.'

Commissioned by Charlie Perkins, Head of Comedy at Channel 4, and Laura Riseam, Commissioning Editor for Comedy, 'Hunting Alice' is produced by Sister, the acclaimed production company behind hits like 'Chernobyl' and 'The Split.' Naomi de Pear serves as the executive producer, with Katie Carpenter taking on the role of producer.

Global distribution for the highly anticipated series will be handled by Fremantle, ensuring this compelling story reaches an international audience.

Get ready for a series that combines sharp wit with gripping suspense, promising to leave viewers on the edge of their seats while prompting important discussions about a pervasive and often overlooked issue.