‘One Day’ Star Leo Woodall Is a Math Genius in First Look at Thriller ‘Prime Target’ Opposite Quintessa Swindell, Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date

As a long-time movie enthusiast with a knack for spotting rising talents, I must say that Leo Woodall has been consistently impressing me with his diverse roles and captivating performances. His transformation from a TV presenter to a brilliant math postgraduate in “Prime Target” is yet another testament to his versatility as an actor.


In his newest show “Prime Target,” former “One Day” star Leo Woodall trades television hosting for tackling intricate math issues.

In the initial glimpses of the upcoming Apple TV+ thriller, actor Woodall adopts the role of math postgraduate Edward Brooks, donning a tweed jacket and carrying a leather-bound notebook. Meanwhile, Swindell, who stars as “Black Adam,” portrays character Taylah Sanders, a no-nonsense NSA agent in the series.

The story revolves around Brooks, who stands on the brink of a groundbreaking computational discovery. However, he finds himself under threat as someone seems determined to sabotage his invention. Meanwhile, Sanders has been instructed to monitor Brooks’ actions. As they delve deeper, both Brooks and Sanders uncover that Brooks is at the center of a concerning plot.

‘One Day’ Star Leo Woodall Is a Math Genius in First Look at Thriller ‘Prime Target’ Opposite Quintessa Swindell, Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date

The series, comprising eight installments, is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV+ on January 22nd. “Top Boy” director Brady Hood oversees the production of this show.

Alongside Woodall and Swindell, actors such as Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, and Joseph Mydell are part of this television show.

The series titled “Prime Target” was developed by Steve Thompson, a renowned writer from the hit show “Sherlock.” Alongside him, Mark Hood serves as an executive producer. The production company responsible for this series is New Regency, in partnership with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions.

In this production, Ed Rubin serves as the executive producer alongside Beth Pattinson, Emma Broughton, Yariv Milchan, Arnon Milchan, and Michael Schaefer for New Regency. Meanwhile, Marina Brackenbury takes on the role of executive producer for Scott Free Productions, joined by David W. Zucker and Scott. Lastly, Laura Hastings-Smith is also an executive producer in this project.

2025 promises to be another shining year for Woodall, whose performance in “White Lotus” and portrayal of Dexter in the Netflix adaptation of “One Day” won over audiences globally. He is also slated to star alongside Renée Zellweger in the upcoming “Bridget Jones” sequel.

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2024-10-24 17:16