Following his breakout romantic lead in Fifty Shades and critically acclaimed turn in The Tourist, Jamie Dornan is stepping into the realm of intense crime-noir drama with Netflix’s upcoming series The Undertow. Here, he goes beyond acting—doubling up as an executive producer and tackling the complex challenge of portraying twin brothers in secluded Northern Scotland.
The Dual Role of Adam and Lee
Based on the Norwegian hit Twin, The Undertow casts Dornan in the roles of Adam and his estranged twin, Lee
. Production spanned across moody Scottish settings in Sutherland, the Isle of Mull, and the Highlands in May 2024
. The central plot revolves around the death of Adam and Lee assuming his identity, unleashing a complex web of deception and fresh romance with Adam’s wife, Nicola—portrayed by Mackenzie Davis
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Edgy Noir in Cinematic Backdrop
Local reports describe The Undertow as a dark narrative exploring lies, identity, and small‑town claustrophobia, heightened by Scotland’s eerie beauty
. Dornan—long drawn to emotionally rich material—called this “the most complex, longest job of my career,” and his executive producer credit gives him creative authority
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Supporting Cast & Creative Team
The series also stars Iain de Caestecker as a loyal friend-cop, Gary Lewis, and Issy MacDonald
. Behind the lens, director Jeremy Lovering teams up with writers Sarah Dollard, Hanna Jameson, Scout Cripps, and Kam Odedra
. Expectations run high, with the team and setting promising a cinematic-class piece of noir, blending natural grandeur with storytelling intensity.
Conclusion
The Undertow marks Jamie Dornan’s boldest turn yet—playing identical twins while steering the creative helm. It’s a thrilling reinvention that proves he’s more than just a leading man—he’s a powerhouse shaping his own career path.
