Netflix has today given a series order to the original drama series White Stork starring Tom Hiddleston (The Night Manager). The first season will produce 10 episodes.
When James Cooper (Hiddleston) is selected to run for a seat in parliament, Asher Millan is sent to vet him for primteime. But she quickly uncovers potentially damaging secrets buried deep in James' past. Secrets that will threaten to blow everything apart - his career, his marriage, even the powerful people backing his campaign. This political thriller delves into the paradox of truth in a post-truth world.
Christopher Dunlop created the drama, with Kristoffer Nyholm directing. Eleven will produce in association with Netflix.
White Stork will become the second series toplined by Tom Hiddleston in the coming months. He is also set to reprise his role as Loki in the Marvel drama series Loki, which will air on Disney+ in 2021.
