First look at Jack Whitehall in psychological thriller alongside X Files legend and Game of Thrones star
PRIME Video has dropped the first pictures from upcoming psychological thriller series Malice, which stars Jack Whitehall.
Jack, 36, will be joined by TV legends, David Duchovny, who is best known for playing Fox Mulder in The X Files, and Game of Thrones Melisandre actor Carice van Houten.
Psychological series Malice will premiere on Prime Video next year, taking viewers on a journey from London to Greece.
Jack will take the lead as Adam Healey, a charming ‘manny’ who infiltrates the brash, wealthy Tanner family in order to destroy them.
David plays Jamie, the patriarch of the Tanner family alongside Carice, as his wife, Nat Tanner. Harry Gilby (Tolkien), Teddie Allen (Swallows and Amazons) and Phoenix Laroche (Trying) play their three children.
The official synopsis teases the big mystery of the series, which is what Adam wants from the Tanners.
It reads: “Set in London and Greece, this psychological thriller is full of dark family secrets, manipulation and betrayal, and it asks the question, why does Adam despise Jamie Tanner so much?”
While Adam’s motivations aren’t yet clear, the first look pictures from the series provide more insight into what is going on.
Having embedded himself into the Tanner family as their manny, Adam follows them from their native London to sunny Greece.
In one picture, Adam smiles happily alongside Jamie, Nat and their friends Damien (Raza Jaffrey) and his wife Jules (Christine Adams) as they enjoy dinner and drinks.
Another picture shows Adam tagging along with the Tanners for a day at the beach.
Meanwhile, other shots show Adam having one-on-one chats with both Jamie and Nat.
In another picture, Nat and Jules can be seen enjoying the sun while sunbathing on a yacht.
Only time will tell what Adam’s true motives are, but it’s unlikely the holiday will be as serene as the pictures make it seem.
Speaking on the filming of the psychological thriller, Fresh Meat star Jack said: “What an incredible 18 weeks it’s been – from shooting in London in February to ending in 37-degree heat in Paros, the whole shoot has been an amazing experience and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved.
“I feel so lucky to have been able to go to work every day with so many insanely talented people on this job. I can’t wait for you to see the end result when it launches worldwide next year on Prime Video!”
Meanwhile, Tara Erer, Head of Originals for UK and Northern Europe, Amazon MGM Studios, added: “It’s been an absolute joy seeing James Wood’s scripts come to life with our incredible cast led by Jack, David and Carice. The twists and turns will have our customers on the edge of their seats!”
Rounding out the cast of Malice are newcomers Rianna Kellman and Jade Khan who play Jules and Damien’s daughters.
Jack Whitehall's best TV roles
Comedian and actor Jack Whitehall has had a pretty varied career and he shows no signs of slowing down. Let's take a look at some of his best acting roles so far...
Fresh Meat
- Jack played JP in the hit Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat from 2011 to 2016.
- The rich and entitled uni student found himself in for a rude awakening when he was forced to live in an overflow student house – but he eventually realises his new friends are actually pretty fun.
Bad Education
- At the same time he was starring in Fresh Meat, Jack was also wrote and starred in the BBC Three sitcom Bad Education.
- He played Alfie, a newly-graduated history teacher who in a desperate bid to impress his crush, decides to coach the school’s football team.
Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father
- From 2015 to 2021, Jack and his father Michael documented their adventures – and antics – in this documentary travel show.
- From South East Asia to Australia to mainland Europe, this duo leave no stone unturned.
Decline and Fall
- Swapping back to drama between series of his travel show, Jack starred in the BBC’s Decline and Fall.
- Jack plays Paul Pennyfeather, who after being expelled from Oxford University, finds himself teaching at a rural boarding school in Wales where he meets an alluring older woman.
Fatherhood
- Jack teams up with his dad once more for a grounded series about his experience becoming a first-time father.
- The show documents the build-up to the arrival of Jack’s daughter Elsie as he and Michael reflect on their own relationship over the years.
Malice will launch in the UK and globally on Prime Video in 2025.