BBC's new drama thriller Two Weeks In August airs on Saturday 23 May and boasts a star-studded cast led by Jessica Raine12:01, 23 May 2026BBC audiences searching for their next gripping thriller should tune in tonight (Saturday 23 May) as Two Weeks In August premieres.‌Penned by Sally4Ever creator Catherine Shepherd, the fresh 'witty and painfully relatable' drama boasts an impressive ensemble and chronicles a reunion holiday amongst a circle of friends.‌The official synopsis reveals: "Set in Greece, Two Weeks in August tells the story of a woman who goes on holiday with her family and friends to rediscover joy in her life. But, here in paradise, what starts with an illicit kiss quickly turns the dream vacation into a nightmare.‌"Zoe begins to act on her deepest desires and the holiday she hoped for becomes a reckoning for a group of adults who refuse to grow up. When they discover they are trapped on the island, and become faced with real life-or-death situations, the group soon turn on each other to find out who is to blame."Is Zoe responsible for the drama and destruction around her or, as heaven turns to hell, are bigger forces at play? We are in Greece after all, the land of the ancient Gods...", reports the Daily Star.‌Call the Midwife favourite Jessica Raine, who portrayed Nurse Jennifer Lee in the beloved BBC medical drama, headlines the cast as Zoe. The 43 year old actress has previously appeared in productions including Patrick Melrose and The Devil's Hour.Yet Jessica isn't the sole recognisable name in this new thriller. Here we explore the stellar cast...Who stars in Two Weeks In August?Jessica Raine - Zoe‌Call the Midwife star Jessica Raine, who portrayed Nurse Jennifer Lee in the BBC medical drama, assumes the part of Zoe. The 43-year-old's previous credits include Patrick Melrose and The Devil's Hour.Damien Molony - DanDamien Molony takes on the character of Dan. The 42 year old actor is widely recognised for portraying Dylan Golding on Brassic and the titular role of Jim Bergerac in the 2025 reboot series Bergerac. His CV also features The Split, Being Human and Suspects.‌Antonia Thomas - JessAntonia Thomas steps into the role of Jess. The 39 year old is most famous for portraying Alisha Daniels in Misfits, Evelyn "Evie" Douglas in Love Sick, Claire Browne in The Good Doctor and Maia in the Suspect. She also served as narrator of Teletubbies from 2015 to 2018.Nicholas Pinnock - Solomon‌Nicholas Pinnock embodies Solomon. The 52 year old is celebrated for his leading role as Aaron Wallace in the ABC legal drama For Life, Truman Dawes in the Peacock crime drama Long Bright River and Jason Backland in Marcella.Leila Farzad - NatLeila Farzad brings Nat to life. The 43 year old is renowned for her performance as Naomi Jones in the Sky Atlantic series I Hate Suzie, Stratilia in The Decameron, Ari (Ariadne) in Kaos, Nicolette in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Marnie in How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.‌Hugh Skinner - JacobJacob is being portrayed by Hugh Skinner. The 41 year old is perhaps best recognised for his roles as Joly in Les Misérables, Young Harry in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Will Humphries in W1A, Harry in Fleabag, Wills in The Windsors and Sir George Howard in Harlots.The ensemble also features Dolly Wells of Dracula fame, Tom Goodman-Hill from Baby Reindeer, Dylan Brady of Mary and George, Maria Almeida from Gangs of London, Khalil Gharbia of The Lost Boys, Florence Banks from The New Look, Sonny Poon Tip of Industry and Cassius Hackforth from Doctor Who.Article continues belowTwo Weeks In August premieres tonight Saturday 23 May at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.