Chimerica: Cast, how to watch and everything you need to know about Channel 4's new drama

The four-part drama starts tonight
Natasha Sporn17 April 2019

Gritty drama Chimerica kicks off tonight, with the Channel 4 drama promising to get viewers thinking about the line between reality and fake news.

Chimerica, adapted from Lucy Kirkwood’s 2013 play of the same name, tells the story of a photojournalist determined to regain trust and clear his name after doctoring a photo.

Through the four episodes, the political thriller blends real life events with a fictional story sure to have viewers gripped to its every word.

Here is what you need to know about Chimerica…

Lead: Alessandro Nivola as Lee Berger
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What is Chimerica about?

The four-part series, an adaptation of the Olivier-award winning play, is set in the run-up to the 2016 US presidential election.

Veteran photojournalist Lee Berger sets out on a mission of his own to clear his name and rebuild his reputation after being accused of doctoring an image in Syria. In order to do this, Lee decides to dedicate his time to finding an elderly man he captured years ago in Tiananmen Square, staring down military tanks with his shopping in hand (we know this image as Tank Man). He’s convinced his subject is alive and living in New York City, waiting to be found.

Pictured: Liuli (Katie Leung) and Young Zhang Lin (Jay Yu)
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Who stars in Chimeria?

American Hustle star Alessandro Nivola takes the lead as photojournalist Lee Berger, desperate to recreate the success of his early career. He’s flanked by his close pal Mel Kincaid, played by The Handmaid’s Tale star Cherry Jones, who supports her colleague through his quest amid her own battles and personal demons.

Sophie Okonedo, Terry Chen, Katie Leung and F. Murray Abraham also star.

When can I watch Chimera?

The series starts tonight at 9pm on Channel 4, airing weekly. Episodes will be available after on All4.

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