HIT POINT: CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR U&DAVE'S FIRST EVER ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES FROM HOWARD OVERMAN

Casting has been revealed for U&Dave's first ever original drama series Hit Point (6x60'), written by BAFTA-winner Howard Overman, and directed by David Caffrey. Revealed by RadioTimes, leading the cast are Nick Blood (The Day Of The Jackal) and Saffron Hocking (Top Boys).

Hit Point is an adrenaline-charged blend of high-stakes crime thriller and sizzling romantic drama, following thirtysomething detectives Leo and Bella as their latest case pulls them into a dangerous West London underworld.

On the hunt for answers, the lines between their personal and professional lives blur with every twist and betrayal. Packed with razor-sharp humour, and heart-stopping action, Hit Point is a gripping, fast-paced series where loyalty is tested, secrets explode, and love might just be the most dangerous game of all.

Further casting includes William Abadie, Brendan Coyle, Peter Serafinowicz, Nadia Parkes, Moe Bar-El, Ossian Perret and Joshua Sher.

Howard Overman said, “We are all excited at Urban Myth Films to be teaming up with UKTV on Hit Point. It’s been a joy to create a show that blends high-octane thrills with heart, humour and a love story at its core. We have a talented crew of industry experts bringing Leo and Bella’s world to life and I can’t wait for audiences to dive into the twists, turns and surprises we have in store."

Helen Perry said, “Hit Point is a cop show like no other. With his singular voice Howard has crafted a tense crime thriller that’s driven by a characterful will they, won’t romance. It’s a distinctive genre mash-up, full of heart, humour and action-packed sequences. It’s the perfect first scripted drama commission for U&Dave and U, and a marker of our ambition for drama on the channel.”

Emma Tibbetts said, “We've been wanting to make the right scripted drama on U&Dave for a long time, and Hit Point hits the mark. It’s sharp, stylish, and full of twists – exactly the kind of gripping, character-led drama we know our viewers love. We can’t wait to bring it to our viewers on both U&Dave and U next year.”

Johnny Capps added, “Urban Myth Films are proud to be making U&Dave’s first original drama.  Hit Point promises to be a bold, original drama which reinvents the cop genre.”

M-K Kennedy, Managing Director of STUDIOCANAL Television, expands, “Howard, Johnny and Julian are masters of heart-pounding action. It’s so gratifying to fully support them as they bring added wit and romance to the genre with Hit Point and their first UKTV commission. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Urban Myth Films developing and delivering must see series.”

Hit Point will air on U and U&Dave next year.