Full Cast List for ITV's Gripping New Drama The Party Starring Luke Evans
Luke Evans stars as Martin Gilmour in a five-part drama about class, loyalty and secrets that end in a police investigation.
- On Sunday, October 11, ITV1 and ITVX premiere The Party, a five-part drama starring Actor Luke Evans as Martin Gilmour and Tom Cullen as Ben Fitzmaurice.
- Adapted from Author Elizabeth Day's 2017 novel, the story follows a 25-year friendship between working-class Martin and wealthy aristocrat Ben, culminating in tragic events at Ben's 40th birthday celebration.
- Evans, also an executive producer, said filming near his childhood home in Wales was "joyous", drawing on his own life to portray Martin's struggle with suppressed identity and shame.
- The narrative shifts between the lavish party and a police investigation into a shooting, with one officer describing the case as "Toff v Taff", reflecting deep class tensions.
- ITV describes the series as "a gripping exploration of loyalty, class, and the truths we hide", examining how characters confront their long-buried secrets and navigate authentic identities.
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