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Lionsgate Play is set to premiere The Hack this November 7, and excitement is running high for the gripping new thriller headlined by Emmy-winning actor David Tennant. Ahead of the release, the acclaimed British star opened up about the project’s powerhouse ensemble and what made the experience one of the most creatively fulfilling of his recent career. A High-Caliber Ensemble Cast Speaking about the extraordinary lineup of actors who joined The Hack, Tennant couldn’t help but praise the sheer quality of talent the project attracted, “When you sign up for a job and realise some extraordinary actors are coming in to do sometimes a day, sometimes two days, sometimes a scene or a couple of scenes, you realise you’re in something that is a bit of quality,” Tennant said in an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha. He noted that the cast’s enthusiasm for the material was a testament to the strength of the writing. “Those scripts are connecting with everyone whose in-box they ping into. And while I never really doubted that, you appreciate that it is getting the seal of approval from other very august members of your profession,” he added. “It Felt Like Jack’s Work Was Being Recognised” Reflecting on the show’s creative foundation, Tennant credited The Hack’s writer, Jack, for penning a script that resonated deeply across the industry, “It felt like Jack’s work was being recognised by everyone who read the script,” he shared. “People who should be leading a series on their own would come in and play roles with relatively little screen time. But it so matters that it was played by someone like them. It really counts. They make so many moments sing.” “A Rolls Royce of a Cast” For Tennant, the experience was one of collaboration, mutual respect, and creative satisfaction. “We had a Rolls Royce of a cast,” he said, beaming. “It was a pleasure to be a part of that.” About The Hack The Hack promises to be a sharp, contemporary thriller exploring technology, morality, and manipulation in the digital age. With Tennant leading an ensemble of top-tier talent, the series blends suspense, dark humour, and character-driven storytelling — the kind of prestige drama Lionsgate Play has become known for. The show premieres November 7, exclusively on Lionsgate Play.
