Yahoo News Doctor Who's Jenna Coleman shares first look at new BBC drama
Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman has shared a first look at new BBC One and Netflix thriller The Serpent.
The Clara Oswald actress is playing the role of Marie-Andrée Leclerc in the six-part series, who is the partner and frequent accomplice of suspected serial killer Charles Sobhraj (Tahar Rahim).
Based on real events, the series will see Sobhraj chased by junior diplomat Herman Knippenberg (Billy Howle) as he seeks to bring him to justice.
Coleman shared two new pictures from the series on her Instagram, including one of herself with co-star Rahim, as well as one of Howle and Ellie Bamber, who plays Knippenberg's wife Angela.
Sobhraj was the main suspect in a series of unsolved murders of young Western travellers between 1975 and 1976 in India, Thailand and Nepal.
Speaking previously about joining the series, Coleman said: "The Serpent intoxicated me into the dark seductive world of Charles Sobhraj.
"I'm so looking forward to delving into hippie trail depths and bringing to life this unfathomable real life story alongside Tahar, Billy, Ellie, Tom, Richard and the wonderful cast and production team for the BBC and Netflix."
The Serpent is being written by Richard Warlow (Ripper Street) and Toby Finlay (Ripper Street) and directed by Tom Shankland (Les Misérables).
The Serpent will air on BBC One and Netflix.
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