Disney has released the first trailer for the upcoming British Disney+ Original series, “Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes”, which is coming out later this month.

“Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes” focuses on the events surrounding the tragic killing of innocent Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes, after he is mistaken for a terrorist. Told from multiple perspectives of those involved, it examines how memory – both accurate and distorted – can be turned into fact and shape our understanding of the truth.

Set twenty years ago, as London reels from the devastating suicide bomb attacks of 7 July 2005, the Metropolitan Police launches a large-scale counter terrorism operation to prevent further attacks. Unbeknownst to them, another terrorist cell plots an assault that could equal the devastation of 7/7.

This second set of planned attacks fails, setting off one of the UK’s largest-ever manhunts and sparking a covert surveillance operation. As tension and uncertainty rises across the nation, a series of extraordinary events unfolds, leading to a critical misidentification. Jean Charles de Menezes, an innocent young Brazilian electrician on his way to work, is mistaken for a terrorist and shot dead at Stockwell station. What follows is a family’s fight for justice and answers, and the long-fought struggle to bring clarity to a situation that is clouded by confusion, and silence.

Check out the “Suspect: The Shooting Of Jean Charles de Menezes” Trailer below:

“Suspect: The Shooting Of Jean Charles de Menezes” stars Edison Alcaide, Conleth Hill (“Game of Thrones”; “Power of Parker”), Russell Tovey (“Years and Years”; “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”), Max Beesley (“The Gentleman”; “Hijack”), Emily Mortimer (“Paddington in Peru”; “The Newsroom”), Daniel Mays (“Des”; “The Long Shadow”). Also starring in the show is Laura Aikman (“Archie”; “Gavin & Stacey”) and Alex Jennings (“The Crown”; “The Lady in the Van”).

The show has been written by Jeff Pope, produced by Kwadjo Dajan and directed by Paul Andrew Williams. Pope, Dajan and Williams also serve as executive producers. The series is executive produced for Disney+ by Lee Mason, Executive Director of Scripted.

All four episodes of “Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes” will be released on Disney+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland on April 30th 2025. As with other British originals, expect the show to also be released on Disney+ around the world and on Hulu/Hulu On Disney+ in the United States.

Roger’s Take:  Disney’s British output continues to just keep improving, with shows like “A Thousand Blows”, “A Stolen Girl” and “Rivals”.  It looks like “Suspect” is going to be the next must-watch British show on the streaming platform and I’m looking forward to watching it.

Are you looking forward to watching “Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes”? Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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