Hollywood star Jude Law to play Liverpool legend Bill Shankly in new TV series

Hollywood star Jude Law to play Liverpool legend Bill Shankly in new TV series A new series from Jack Thorne, the acclaimed writer of Adolescence, will focus on Bill Shankly's reign as Liverpool manager which saw the Reds go from the old Second Division to being champions of England Jude Law is set to play legendary former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly in a new TV series. Written by Jack Thorne of Adolescence fame, the show will be focus on Shankly's success at Anfield, as he transformed Liverpool into a global footballing powerhouse. Liverpool chairman Tom Werner believes that the series could become like The Crown and follow the club beyond Shankly's reign further seasons. Under the Scot - who passed away in 1981 - Liverpool were promoted from the old Second Division and would go on to win three First Division titles, two FA Cups, four Charity Shields and one UEFA Cup in his 15-year reign on Merseyside. Werner told Deadline, who broke the news of Law's casting: "It's a story about family and relationships through the lens of a football club. My feeling is, if you do nothing more in that first episode than show 50,000 people singing You'll Never Walk Alone, I defy anyone who won't be moved by that one scene." Law, who is a BAFTA winner and two-time Oscar nominee, supports one of Liverpool's Premier League rivals, Tottenham. The 53-year-old is also a fan of cricket. Make sure you don't miss the best Liverpool coverage by making the Daily Mirror one of your Google preferred sources. Shankly's granddaughter, Karen Gill, is involved alongside production company Box To Box Films. Filming will take place in Liverpool and at Anfield, giving the series an authentic feel. Gill commented: "I think it's a wonderful way to share the story of my grandad's time at LFC. Anybody who knows anything about the club knows what it meant to Bill Shankly. "This is going to be a must watch for all Liverpool fans and it's a privilege to have the chance now to showcase his story to the wider world. I'm looking forward to seeing how this project unfolds and being a part of it." Where will Liverpool finish this season? Give us your prediction in the comments section. Thorne added: "I'm excited to be telling this incredible story and it's an honour to be working alongside A24 and Liverpool Football Club. Our goal is to focus not just on the club, but on the city itself - because, and this is one thing Bill Shankly made sure, the club belongs to the city and the city belongs to the club. "We have a chance with this show to celebrate both a magnificent football club and a magnificent city, whilst being honest about the struggles of the 1960s and 1970s in one of our industrial heartlands. We hope to honour the fans, to the city, and the legacy of Liverpool FC in bringing its story to life." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.