Eddie Izzard transforms into a stern lawyer as she joins James Nesbitt in first look images for new Netflix crime drama Stay Close
Eddie Izzard looked stern as she transformed into a town lawyer in Netflix’s new crime drama Stay Close.
The trans comedian, 59, stared down the camera as she posed in her office in a two-piece black suit and burgundy tie as she got into character for the eight-part series.
She is joined on screen by James Nesbitt who plays a detective in the thrilling adaptation of Harlan Coben’s bestselling crime novels.
New role: Eddie Izzard looked stern as she transformed into a town lawyer in a two-piece black suit and burgundy tie in Netflix’s new crime drama Stay Close
Stay Close follows four key characters living comfortable lives that are keeping a troubling secret.
The crime drama promises to make viewers question how much you really know someone as they watch the turbulant plot.
When one of the group’s old friend’s tells them ome shocking news, their lives are turned upside down as the events of their past come to haunt them.
Fighting his own demons, James’ character is unable to forget a missing person whose case he was unable to solve.
Co-star: She is joined on screen by James Nesbitt who plays a detective in the thrilling adaptation of Harlan Coben’s bestselling crime novels
Also gracing the screen for the thrilling drama is Sarah Parish and former EastEnders star Jo Joyner.
Elsewhere, Deadwater Fell star Cush Jumbo joins the stars as a struggling mother who is balancing caring for her children with work.
Meanwhile, leading man Richard Armitage stars as photographer Ray, who is stuck in a job that fails to satisfy him.
Netflix previously adapted Harlen Coben’s novel The Stranger, which also starred Richard, and are hoping to re-create the same explosive format.
Cast: Also gracing the screen for the thrilling drama is Sarah Parish and former EastEnders star Jo Joyner
Eddie’s latest project comes after she stated her gender is ‘elastic’ in an interview with Radio Times.
The media personality explained: ‘I go in girl mode or boy mode, which I see as a superhero thing.’
While discussing the use of pronouns, the activist also insisted: ‘It’s no big deal’ as she detailed in which circumstances she would be in different ‘modes.’
Protagonist: Meanwhile, leading man Richard Armitage stars as photographer Ray, who is stuck in a job that fails to satisfy him
Eddie revealed she was a transvestite nearly four decades ago, before considering herself as trans.
Appearing on Sky’s Portrait Artist of the Year last year, the writer was referred to as ‘she’ and ‘her’ and has now clarified that she is gender ‘elastic.’
The A Day in the Death of Joe Egg star added: ‘I go in girl mode or boy mode, which I see as a superhero thing.
‘I go in girl mode or boy mode’: Eddie’s latest project comes after she stated her gender is ‘elastic’ in an interview with Radio Times
‘On that show [Sky’s Portrait Artist of the Year], they asked what pronouns I preferred, and I said: “Well, I’m here in girl mode and if you’re asking, she and her would be great.”
‘It’s no big deal. It’s elastic, not hard and fast. I’m still gender-fluid. I’m still performing male roles in dramas, in boring mode.
‘But stand-up, activism and endurance running are all girl mode.’
That was then: Eddie is pictured in 2002