RTE has released the first images of the upcoming eight part comedy drama series The Dry, with a premiere date yet to be announced.
The Dry follows Roisin Gallagher's character Shiv Sheridan who returns to Dublin after years of partying in London.
Now sober and full of only the best of intentions, Shiv's patience is put to the test as she is once again surrounded by her family whose members have issues they do not wish to face.
As Shiv attempts to navigate this new stage of life surrounded by a family that must do the same, she finds staying on "the dry" rather difficult.
The award-winning team behind the series consists of playwright and screenwriter Nancy Harris (Our New Girl, Dates) and acclaimed director Paddy Breathnach (Viva, Rosie). Nancy created eight 30-minute scripts with Paddy directing every episode.
The Dry also stars recent Oscar nominee Ciaran Hinds, Pom Boyd, Siobhan Cullen, Moe Dunford and newcomer Adam Richardson.
Speaking about the origins of the series, Nancy Harris said: "As like a lot of people, addiction has touched my life in different ways.
"However, every time I'd ever seen addiction represented on screen, it had always been in the most extreme way, such as somebody in rehab.
"I was interested in exploring the ordinary reality of being sober. And of finding the humour in suddenly having to navigate the emotional minefields and absurdities of family life - all while trying not to drink."
Meanwhile Dermot Horan, Director of Acquisitions & Co-Productions for RTE said: "Nancy Harris's writing, brought to the screen by director Paddy Breathnach and a great cast have made The Dry a really special series about a very typical Irish family and the multiple issues they have to deal with.
"The Dry is one of many Irish drama's on RTE this year as we pride ourselves on showcasing Irish talent."
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