First Look: West and Miller Face Off in High-Stakes Divorce Drama 'War'
Sky and HBO have released an exclusive first image from their upcoming legal thriller 'War,' created by George Kay of 'Hijack' and 'Lupin' fame. The series stars Dominic West as a tech mogul and Sienna Miller as his estranged film-star wife, with their divorce case igniting a battle between two rival London law firms. The show, which has a two-season commitment, premieres in October and features a cast including Phoebe Fox, James McArdle, Nina Sosanya, and Pip Torrens.
The series pairs George Kay, known for his prior work on Hijack and Lupin, with director Ben Taylor, whose credits include Sex Education. Production comes through New Pictures and Kay's Observatory Pictures, with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handling international sales. The project has already secured a two-season commitment, with Marisa Tomei, Kelly Macdonald, and David Harewood attached to lead the second season.
War will reach audiences across multiple territories, airing on Sky and streaming platforms Now and Wow in the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, while HBO and HBO Max carry it in the U.S., with HBO Max also serving Australia. The first season's cast includes Phoebe Fox, James McArdle, Nina Sosanya, Pip Torrens, and Archie Renaux, with the story centering on rival law firms Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne.
The series could resonate with audiences drawn to high-stakes legal dramas that explore wealth, power, and personal conflict. By framing divorce through the lens of rival law firms, it may offer commentary on how personal relationships become public spectacles when money and fame are involved. Viewers may find parallels to real celebrity divorces, potentially sparking conversations about privacy, legal ethics, and the commodification of