Matthew Fox Returning to TV in Peacock Thriller

Peacock has ordered the limited drama thriller series Last Light, which will see Matthew Fox (Lost) starring opposite Joanne Froggatt (Liar, Downton Abbey).

The series is based on Alex Scarrow’s international best-selling novel Last Light, which tells the story of a family fighting to survive in a world that has been suddenly thrown into chaos.

Dennie Gordon (Jack Ryan) will direct and executive produce all episodes. Patrick Massett and John Zinman (Friday Night Lights, The Blacklist) will serve as showrunners and executive producers. Fox will executive produce along with William Choi/Entertainment 360.

The show is from MGM International TV Productions in association with Nordic Entertainment Group’s Viaplay.

“Last Light is the perfect combination of an action-packed limited series with a compelling family drama at its heart,” said Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “Led by fan-favorites Matthew Fox and Joanne Froggatt, this sweeping international saga spans several continents that provide a stunning global backdrop, yet is grounded in a relatable and topical story. We can’t wait to share this with Peacock audiences.”

Mark Burnett, chairman of worldwide television at MGM, added, “Just over a year ago, after recognizing the immense growth potential in the international market, we launched MGM International TV Productions with the goal of telling global stories that not only entertain, but also shed light on issues that are important to today’s audiences worldwide.”

Rola Bauer, president of MGM International TV Productions, said, “This is a timely thriller about society’s dependency on oil and its devastating effects on our planet. Diego Piasek, our head of development, told me about Dennie connecting with this important message. Dennie is a multi-genre talented female director, and her vision with Patrick and John has shaped an urgent message for our audiences. We started this journey with Sydney and now with all our platform partners involved, we are poised to have this message heard in every corner of the globe.”