Dominic West Would Strip For £100 In War Drama

Dominic West says he would strip to his socks for three figures. He would want a hundred quid, framing that desire as the thrill billionaires must get from money. The actor has given more thought to the ultra-wealthy lately, stating that having several hundred billion and not solving the climate crisis is deeply wrong. He stars alongside Sienna Miller in the new eight-part legal drama 'War,' which premieres on Sky Atlantic on Friday 2 October at 9pm.

War's dramatic premise and cast dynamics

War is a juicy legal drama featuring Sienna Miller as a narcissistic film star and Dominic West as a billionaire in a divorcing couple. The show is suppurating with contempt between the leads. It was inspired by a conversation creator George Kay overheard in an airport lounge about a four-year divorce battle. Only one scene draws directly from real events, the moment Olivia Wilde was served custody papers at a public event for Jason Sudeikis. The comedian-heavy cast includes Miles Jupp and Nick Mohammed as solicitors at rival firms. A second series is expected, with the firms taking on a defamation case. Kay resisted meta-referencing the actors' personal lives, stating they are incredibly good actors playing parts different from their own experiences.

The Wire reunion at War's premiere

The cast of The Wire reunited at the New York City premiere of War on September 22, 2023. The event doubled as a celebration of 25 years since the iconic show premiered in 2002. Dominic West, who played Jimmy McNulty, was embraced by his former co-star Wendell Pierce, who played Bunk Moreland. Pierce interrupted a press interview to hug West, saying, "I gotta crash this, I'm sorry." West exclaimed, "I haven't seen you in years!" during the emotional reunion. The official HBO Instagram account shared a photo of the two holding hands. Other cast members in attendance included:

Jamie Hector shared photos from the event on his Instagram. The Wire, which concluded in 2008 after five seasons, is now streaming on HBO.

Miller's career reflections and West's personal context

Sienna Miller recalls intense media hounding during her relationship with Jude Law, including phone hacking by the News of the World. She won damages from the newspaper in 2011 and settled with News Group Newspapers in 2021 over alleged hacking. Miller believes the emphasis on her personal life probably derailed her career. She remembers being told she could still play Juliet but that people would struggle to see her as a virgin. Now engaged to actor Oli Green, Miller sees divorce as a commodity to be bartered with, noting the more acrimonious the split, the more money for the lawyers. Dominic West, married since 2010, says the show highlights how two people who loved each other can descend into warfare. He faced his own period of marital scrutiny in late 2020 when photographers camped outside his house after photos with Lily James were published. West and Miller first worked together 21 years ago in the West End production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The show premieres on Sky Atlantic on Friday 2 October at 9pm.