Martin Compston's new drama The Rig is available to stream now
It's finally arrived!
It's been a long time in the making, but Amazon Prime Video's brand new drama The Rig has finally arrived. Featuring Scottish actor Martin Compston, the hugely-antipcated new series landed on Friday 6th January.
Expressing his excitement at the launch, Line of Duty star Martin told fans online: 'It’s here! All six episodes of ‘The Rig’ now available on @primevideouk and @primevideo across the globe. As the great @mark_bonnar says ‘Eventually the earths gonna punch back” 👊🏻🔥'. (sic)
What is The Rig?
Filmed exclusively in Scotland, The Rig follows a group of oil rig workers from the Kishorn Bravo oil rig in the choppy waters of the North Sea.
Just moments before the crew are scheduled to fly back to the mainland, they are cut off from all communication with the outside world as a mysterious and all-enveloping fog rolls through.
Vigil star Martin Compston will be playing the role of Fulmer Hamilton and Mark Bonnar as Alwyn Evans.
Watch the trailer for The Rig:
When does The Rig start?
All six episodes of The Rig were released on Amazon Prime Video on 6th January 2023.
What channel is The Rig on?
The six-part drama will air exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in over 240 countries.
Cast of The Rig:
The Rig has a stellar cast, made up of award-winning actors and household names.
As well as Line of Duty's Martin Compston, the drama will also feature the likes of Calvin Demba (Life), Emun Elliot (Trust Me), Mark Bonnar (Unforgotten) and Emily Hampshire (Schitt's Creek).
See the full cast of The Rig below:
Iain Glen - Magnus MacMillan
Emily Hampshire - Rose Mason
Martin Compston - Fulmer Hamilton
Rochenda Sandfall - Cat Braithwaite
Owen Teale - Lars Hutton
Richard Pepple - Grant Dunlin
Mark Bonnar - Alwyn Evans
Calbin Demba - Baz Roberts
Emun Elliott - Leck Longman
Abraham Popoola - Easter Ayodeji,
Stuart McQuarrie - Colin Murchison
Molly Vevers - Heather Shaw
Who wrote The Rig?
The Rig was created by David Macpherson and produced by Wild Mercury Productions.
John Strickland, who worked on shows such as Line of Duty and Bodyguard, directed the new drama.
What has been said about The Rig?
Admitting The Rig is one of the best jobs he's even been involved with, Martin Compston wrote on Instagram: 'In 20 years of doing this #TheRig is absolutely up there as one of the best jobs I’ve ever been on. Can’t thank the maestro John Strickland, David MacPherson, Wild Mercury and @primevideouk enough for having me.
'Congrats to our top class crew ploughing on the through the Covid protocols, laughing under the masks to deliver what could be something special.
'Don’t know where to begin with the cast, the most eclectic company of chancers I’ve had the pleasure of sharing this at times ridiculous journey with. Special shout out as ever to @tianna_flynn for holding the fort and letting me run around doing daft stuff ❤️ Can’t wait for you all to see it I’m excited myself, going all out for the epic'.
Georgia Brown, Director of European Amazon Originals for Prime Video, said: “The Rig is a brilliant story, expertly told, in the most dramatic of settings” said. “It asks searching questions about nature and the environment, about what it takes to survive and to be human, which feels very pertinent to the world we are living in now. We’re delighted to add this to our growing roster of UK made Amazon Original shows, all available to stream at no extra cost for Prime members around the world.”
Derek Wax, Managing Director of Wild Mercury said; “The Rig is a character-driven, epic thriller, full of heart-grabbing action and bold, original ideas, and we are delighted to be working with Amazon Prime Video in bringing it to life. David Macpherson captures life on a North Sea oil rig with extraordinary authenticity and it’s been exciting to work with him, director John Strickland and our creative team in realising the scale and vision of this world. “
Where was The Rig filmed?
The Rig was filmed exclusively in Scotland at the FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh.
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