ITV’s new three-parter ‘Stephen’ is touchdown this weekend, and it is the present we’re all going to be speaking about again within the workplace on Tuesday. Set in 2006, it’s a sequel to the 1999 movie, The Homicide of Stephen Lawrence, that investigates what actually occurred to Black teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993.

In brief, the OG movie represented Lawrence’s homicide, the pointless police investigation, and the cover-up that adopted. It was produced with the blessing and collaboration of Lawrence’s household, and the identical applies with the brand new collection. ITV mentioned: “The manufacturing workforce are producing this sequel with the complete help of the Lawrence household, most notably Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Dr Neville Lawrence, who’ve given the drama their blessing.” Right here’s every thing it’s worthwhile to find out about Stephen.

What’s Stephen about?

It’s primarily based on the true story of Black British teenager Stephen Lawrence, who was brutally murdered in 1993 in a racially-motivated assault whereas ready at a bus cease in Eltham, London.

Stephen’s household tirelessly campaigned for justice, and it wound up in a public inquiry which branded the Met Police racist, and brought on lasting adjustments within the regulation. That mentioned, it wasn’t till 18 years after Stephen’s loss of life that his killer was dropped at justice, because the police didn’t convict these accountable.

In keeping with ITV: “Stephen tells the story of the continuing wrestle by Doreen and Neville Lawrence to attain justice and how a detective, Dr Clive Driscoll – working carefully with the Lawrences – places collectively an investigation that lastly – greater than 18 years after his loss of life – secures the convictions of two of the gang who dedicated the homicide of Stephen.”

Who’s in Stephen?

I’m Alan Partridge and The Journey star Steve Coogan performs the function of DCI Driscoll – who brings the convicts to justice. Talking to the Radio Occasions, Coogan mentioned: “It was an honour to play Clive actually, as a result of as an actor I don’t typically play good individuals. So it was a pleasant change for me to play somebody who had integrity, easy unannounced integrity should you like.”

The actual-life former DCI Clive Driscoll, in the meantime, has thanked Coogan for taking over the function and “preserving Stephen’s story on the market”.

Sharlene White from Small Axe performs Stephen’s mom Doreen Lawrence, and his father, Neville Lawrence, is taken on by Breeders actor Hugh Quarshie.

Richie Campbell, Jordan Myrie, Sian Brooke and Adil Ray additionally function within the collection.

When is Stephen out?

We will verify that the primary episode of Stephen will air at 9pm on Monday 30 August. The unique movie, The Homicide of Stephen Lawrence, might be streamed on BritBox, if you wish to rise up to hurry on that first.

Is there a trailer for Stephen?

The ITV has shared a quick, first-look trailer.