Get ready, thriller fans! Harlan Coben is back on Netflix with another gripping adaptation, “Run Away,” set to premiere soon. This highly anticipated series, starring a stellar British cast including James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, Minnie Driver, and Alfred Enoch, promises a rollercoaster of emotions and suspense. A London audience recently got a sneak peek, followed by a Q&A with the creative team and stars.
“Run Away” centers on Simon (James Nesbitt), a distraught father whose world is shattered when his eldest daughter, Paige, runs away. The series dives deep into the emotional turmoil of parents grappling with a child battling addiction, all wrapped in Coben’s signature mystery style. The powerful tagline asks: “How far would you go to bring her back?” Coben himself revealed the deeply personal inspiration behind the story – a worrying discovery in his own daughter’s room sparked the initial idea, leading him to explore the spiraling fears of a parent. He found the perfect plot hook while watching a busker in Central Park, imagining the missing daughter in that very spot.
Unlike the novel’s US setting, “Run Away” brings the drama to the UK, filming around Manchester. James Nesbitt, known for his cop roles, steps into the shoes of a father this time, a role he found incredibly relatable as a dad himself. Ruth Jones shared her initial nerves about working with Nesbitt, a long-time admirer of his work, but quickly found a “click” between them. She also highlighted the refreshing non-romantic male-female friendship between her character Elena and Simon, emphasizing their shared empathy in a time of crisis.
With its compelling storyline, stellar cast, and a touch of real-life inspiration, “Run Away” is poised to be your next Netflix obsession. Get ready to embark on an intense emotional journey when it drops!
