Colin Firth to hunt for a serial killer in 1920s Germany

Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth has signed on to star in a new detective thriller series for Apple TV+, inspired by Philip Kerr's acclaimed 'Berlin Noir' book series. The series is set to immerse viewers in the vibrant and turbulent atmosphere of Weimar Berlin during the late 1920s. Firth will play a pivotal role alongside Jack Lowden, who has already been cast as detective Bernie Gunther. Currently filming in Berlin, the project remains untitled. **Adaptation of 'Metropolis' and Creative Team Details** This upcoming series is an adaptation of Kerr’s novel 'Metropolis,' which is the final installment in the Bernie Gunther saga, highlighting the detective’s early career. The script is penned by Oscar winner Peter Straughan ('Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'), with Tom Shankland ('The House of Guinness') directing. The production is a collaboration between Bad Wolf Studios and PlayTone, the production company owned by Hollywood icons Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. **Setting: Berlin 1928 and Bernie Gunther’s First Case** Set against the backdrop of Berlin in 1928—a city teeming with newfound freedoms yet overshadowed by societal unrest—the series introduces Bernie Gunther as a young police officer newly assigned to the elite homicide division. His debut case involves tracking a serial killer targeting society’s most vulnerable. Amidst the chaos and impending threat of Nazi emergence, Gunther must navigate a dark, unstable world to uncover the truth. **Colin Firth’s Character and Dynamic with Jack Lowden** Firth will portray Paul Lohser, a highly intelligent yet aloof and abrasive detective within the same division. Known for his meticulousness and elitism, Lohser is the complete antithesis of Gunther. As the young detective’s mentor and partner, Lohser becomes his essential ally in cracking the complex case. Their professional relationship promises to add significant dramatic tension to the storyline. **Upcoming Projects for Colin Firth** Fans of Colin Firth can anticipate several new projects on the horizon. He is set to star in Guy Ritchie’s 'Young Sherlock,' premiering on Prime Video on March 4, 2026. Additionally, Firth will appear in Steven Spielberg's upcoming film 'The Disclosure' and reprise his role in the next 'Kingsman' installment, titled 'Kingsman: The Blue Bloods.'