Kelly Reilly – of Yellowstone fame – is to star in new Sky Original crime thriller, ‘Under Salt Marsh’…
The series, penned by Creator and Executive Producer Claire Oakley, will begin filming later this year.
“Under Salt Marsh is a crime thriller set in a community deeply connected to its environment, and interwoven with the heartache, fears, dreams and secrets of its people. At the heart of it all is Jackie, a character who embodies the wildness of the place we’re depicting. She’s free-spirited, compassionate, and determined, with a steely resolve that makes her truly of the land. We’re absolutely thrilled to have Kelly Reilly bringing Jackie to life.” – Claire Oakley, Writer, Creator and Showrunner
Under Salt Marsh is described by Sky as ‘a gripping crime thriller set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen, a tight-knit community precariously nestled between towering mountains and a fast-encroaching sea that threatens its very existence.’
As a once-in-a-generation storm begins to gather far out at sea, former detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis (Reilly) discovers the body of her 8-year-old pupil, Cefin, seemingly drowned. The discovery sends shockwaves through the community, reviving the ghost of an unsolved cold case that rocked the town three years prior – the disappearance of Jackie’s niece, Nessa, which cost her career.
Cefin’s death summons Jackie’s former partner, Detective Eric Bull, back to Morfa Halen to lead the investigation into a community he failed once before. Convinced the cases are linked, Jackie and Bull must reconcile and race to uncover long-buried secrets inside Morfa, before the storm breaks and all the evidence is gone for good. An intimate and cinematic story, Under Salt Marsh takes audiences into the heart of a community bound by nature and fractured by an unthinkable crime.
Meghan Lyvers, Director of Original Series, Sky Studios UK&I;
“Under Salt Marsh is a uniquely powerful drama which we are incredibly proud to support at Sky Studios. Claire Oakley is an exceptional creative talent who has crafted a deeply emotional and universal story which explores themes of loss, resilience, and community, all whilst pushing the boundaries of the crime thriller genre.”
Kelly Reilly is best known for starring as Beth Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount Network drama series Yellowstone, which became the US’ most-watched show on TV two years running.
For her performance, Reilly was nominated for a 2023 Critics Choice Award for “Best Actress in a Drama Series,” a 2022 SAG Award for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series,” and the 2022 MTV Television and Film Award for “Best Performance in a Show.” Previously, Reilly starred in the second season of HBO’s True Detective and Sky Original Britannia.
