Hostage Creator on why Suranne Jones & Julie Delpy are so Awesome!

We caught up with Matt Charman, creator and writer of the brand new Netflix political thriller Hostage, to dive deep into the making of this tense, twist-filled limited series.

Charman reveals what it’s like to bring such a high-stakes political drama to life, why the series was always designed as a five-episode binge, and how the story balances authentic politics with thriller-level adrenaline and suspense.

Scott Davis asks the questions.

In this exclusive interview, Matt discusses:
✨ Crafting Hostage as a binge-worthy 5-part limited series
✨ The challenges of writing political thrillers that feel timely and real
✨ Building a show around powerhouse leads Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy
✨ The influence of iconic thrillers like 24 and why the series had to stay sharp and propulsive
✨ Behind-the-scenes details on recreating 10 Downing Street, the House of Commons, and global political settings
✨ Why Suranne & Julie’s on-screen chemistry created “fireworks” from day one

With its mix of gripping twists, international politics, and powerhouse performances, Hostage is set to be one of Netflix’s must-watch thrillers of 2025.

📺 Hostage is streaming now on Netflix.

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