Wreck: BBC Three horror release date, trailer, and cast with Thaddea Graham, Oscar Kennedy and Jack Rowan

Wreck, a brand new horror comedy from writer Ryan J Brown, is coming to BBC Three on Sunday 9 October.

The series, which stars Thaddea Graham and Oscar Kennedy, follows a serial killer (in a duck costume, of course) on a cruise ship.

Here’s everything you need to know about Wreck.

What is it about?

The official BBC Three synopsis for Wreck explains that “When nineteen-year-old Jamie Walsh boards mega cruise ship The MS Sacramentum as a new crew member, nobody knows who he really is.”

“Jamie has snuck on under an assumed identity, so he can covertly investigate what happened to his sister, Pippa, who disappeared on the very same ship three months earlier. With scant details of her last days, Jamie begins ingratiating himself into her old social circles onboard, in the hope of getting to the bottom of the mystery.”

The series unfolds as a slasher comedy, with a serial killer hidden inside the cruise ship’s mascot costume Quacky. It was previously called ‘Wrecked’, though that title has since changed to ‘Wreck’.

Who stars in Wreck?

Oscar Kennedy plays Jamie, who is searching for his sister. Kennedy is best known for his lead role in the BBC Three comedy Ladhood, which recently returned for its third series.

Thaddea Graham plays Vivian, a friend Jamie makes on board the cruise. Graham is best known for a recent role in Doctor Who Series 13, where she played Bel, though you might also recognise her from Netflix’s Sherlock Holmes adaptation the Irregulars. Graham can next be seen as a new student in Sex Education series 4.

Jack Rowan plays Danny, another of the entertainment staff on the cruise. Rowan is probably most recognisable for his role in the BBC adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s Noughts + Crosses novels, though you might also know him from the film Boys from County Hell.

They’re joined by Harriet Webb (I May Destroy You) as Karen and Jodie Tyack (The Window) as Pippa amongst others. A number of the remaining cast - including Louis Boyer as Sam, Anthony Rickman as Olly, Amber Grappy as Lauren, Diego Andres as Jerome, Peter Claffey as Cormac – are making their screen debuts in Wreck.

Who writes and directs Wreck?

The series was created and written by Ryan J Brown. He’s previously written the crime drama We Are Your Children, and has written an episode of the upcoming Netflix series The Bastard Son + The Devil Himself.

Chris Baugh directed all six episodes. He’s previously directed the film Boys from County Hell (which starred Wreck actor Jack Rowan), and episodes of the Tim Roth drama Tin Star.

Is there a trailer for Wreck?

Yes, there is! You can watch it right here.

When and how can I watch Wreck?

Wreck will begin on BBC Three on Sunday 9 October at 10pm. The full series will also be available as a box set on iPlayer, with every episode available to stream at once.

How many episodes is Wreck?

There are six episodes in the first series of Wreck, each around 45 minutes long.

Is there going to be a second series of Wreck?

Yes, there is! Production company Euston Films confirmed ahead of broadcast that they’re currently working on developing the second series of Wreck, while writer Ryan Brown has confirmed that he hopes that Wreck will conclude with a third series as well.

Why should I watch Wreck?

It’s one to check out if you’re a fan of the horror genre, particularly anything that has LGBTQ themes – something writer Ryan Brown has discussed at length as an important part of the show – and if you’re a fan of any of the actors involved.