Sheridan Smith will play Sarah Sak, the mother of Port’s first victim, Anthony Walgate, while Jaime Winstone will star as Donna Taylor, sister of Jack Taylor. Port, now 43, was given a whole-life sentence in 2016 for the murders of Walgate, Taylor, Daniel Whitworth and Gabriel Kovari. The role of Port marks a significant departure for Merchant, who is best known for his work with Ricky Gervais on BBC comedies The Office and Extras. Merchant said: “This is a story that can’t be ignored – how four young lives were lost and their families’ brave attempt to uncover what happened. This factual drama will shed light on their story, so it’s a privilege to be a part of telling it.”

Source: The Guardian February 09, 2019 00:01 UTC