Kidnapped (upcoming TV series)

Kidnapped is an upcoming six-part British television series, based on the true life kidnapping of British model Chloe Ayling. It is being made for BBC Three with Nadia Parkes in the lead role. BBC Studios produced the series which has been written by Georgia Lester, directed by Al Mackay and produced by Clare Shepherd.

Premise
Model Chloe Ayling arrived in Milan, Italy for a modelling job in 2017 only to be abducted by brothers Łukasz and Michał Herba. She was held for six days for a ransom of £265,000. The brothers were sentenced to jail in 2018.

Cast

 * Nadia Parkes as Chloe Ayling
 * Adrian Edmondson
 * Nigel Lindsay
 * Olive Gray
 * Eleonora Romandini
 * Chiara Baccelliere
 * Julian Swiezewski
 * Christine Tremarco

Production
The project was announced in April 2023 and is made with the full agreement of Chloe Ayling. The series is being written by Georgia Lester and Chloe Ayling was quoted as saying that Lester and the production team had been “incredibly supportive” and that she “couldn't be happier that they are making this series." The project is directed by Al Mackay and Clare Shepherd produces. The executive producers are Priscilla Parish, Michael Parke, and Andrew Morrissey for BBC Studios with Lucy Richer for the BBC, and Georgia Lester.

Casting
In July 2023, Nadia Parkes, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Lindsay were announced to be in the cast, with Parkes playing Chloe Ayling.

Filming
Filming began in June 2023. Filming locations include the UK and Italy.

Broadcast
The series will broadcast in the UK on BBC Three.