It is truly Saoirse Ronan’s world and we’re just living in it. Fresh off the success of the powerful and moving film The Outrun, the award-winning actor is back in another big film for awards season, Blitz.

The new film, written and directed by Steve McQueen is a wartime drama unlike any other. Small Axe, an anthology of five films from McQueen, was easily one of the best TV series we watched in the heady days of 2020. And now, the director has joined forces with Apple TV+ for this new project.

So, here’s what you need to know about Blitz, including when it’s set to land on Apple TV+.

**What is the plot of Blitz?**

The film follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother, Rita, sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mum and his grandfather in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in danger, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.

**Who stars in Blitz?**

Stephen Graham and Saoirse Ronan both lend the weight of their talent to this production, alongside Harris Dickinson, who also stars in another awards season favourite, Babygirl.

Erin Kellyman, Kathy Burke and newcomer Elliott Heffernan also appear in the Apple TV+ film – which also marks the feature film debut of (wait for it) singer-songwriter Paul Weller.

Saoirse Ronan’s new Blitz drama is coming to Apple TV+ this week