Netflix First Look at ‘Eric’ Starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Key Takeaways:

– Netflix shares a first look at ‘Eric’, a new suspense-drama miniseries starring Benedict Cumberbatch
– The series, inspired by a true story, is set to premiere on Netflix on May 30
– ‘Eric’ also stars Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, and Clarke Peters
– The series revolves around a father’s frantic search for his missing son in 1980s New York

Netflix Sheds Light on ‘Eric’

Netflix has offered a first glimpse at the forthcoming suspense-drama limited series, ‘Eric.’ The series features big names including Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, and Clarke Peters. The platform has also shared stills from the series, adding to the anticipation with a trailer expected to follow soon.

The Intriguing Plot Revealed

‘Eric’ is a gripping thriller inspired by true events and tells the story of a desperate father’s search for his son who mysteriously vanishes on his way to school. The series unfolds in 1980s New York, with Cumberbatch playing Vincent, a leading puppeteer in the city and creator of the successful kids’ show ‘Good Day Sunshine.’

Embracing Despair to Find Hope

After the sudden disappearance of his son Edgar, Vincent spirals into a world of self-loathing, guilt, and distress. He latches onto his son’s sketches of a blue monster puppet named ERIC. Convinced that getting ERIC on TV will bring back Edgar, Vincent embarks on a journey filled with hope and desperation.

Turning Delusion into Desperate Hope

Vincent’s erratic behavior progressively alienates those around him — his family, coworkers, even the detectives trying to help him. In all this turmoil, it is Eric, a delusion born out of necessity, that becomes his only ally in his quest to bring Edgar home.

The Talent Behind the Suspense Drama

The creative team behind ‘Eric’ includes director Lucy Forbes known for her work on ‘This Is Going To Hurt,’ and ‘The End of the F***ing World.’ Producers include Abi Morgan, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Forbes, along with Jane Featherstone and Lucy Dyke. The series is produced by Sister and co-produced by Little Chick.

Executive producers Featherstone and Dyke shared their excitement about the project with Netflix. They said, “When Abi first pitched Eric to us, it gave us goosebumps. It’s an extraordinary piece of writing, inspired by Abi’s experience of New York in the mid-1980s, a city rotten to its core but on the cusp of change.”

‘Eric’ offers an emotional, heart-wrenching journey of a father’s relentless pursuit to find his missing son. With a formidable cast and a promising storyline, it beckons viewers to immerse themselves in a world where hope meets despair. Mark your calendars as this compelling narrative unfurls on Netflix on May 30.