Combining a dark and gritty criminal world with the story of a family farm’s quest for survival, Game Of Thrones’ Kit Harington is working on a new project: thriller series Empire Of Dirt.

The eight-part series will tell the story of Jake Galloway, who’s forced to return to his family farm in the Lake District after being away for over a decade – only to find himself pulled into a deadly criminal enterprise. 

Intrigued? Here’s everything we know about Empire Of Dirt so far.

What’s the plot of Empire Of Dirt?

Jake hasn’t been home in 15 years, but following a tragic accident he suddenly finds himself the unwilling head of his family. He’s now faced with the tasks of healing the toxic legacy of his tyrannical father, repair relationships with his estranged siblings and mother and juggle his own demons – all while fighting for the farm’s survival.

In doing so, Jake discovers his father’s darkest secret: a multimillion-pound drugs racket run from a hidden corner of the family land.

What has been said about Empire Of Dirt so far?

The series will be written by Daniel West (Gunpowder, Top Boy) and co-produced by Harington. Currently, we don’t know for certain if the actor will be appearing in the show, or working on the project in a more behind-the-scenes capacity.

In a joint statement, West and Harington said: “Empire of Dirt is a very British Western, set against the Lake District’s stunning visual backdrop. The Galloways are a family fighting to survive, wrestling with their identity, trauma and the burden of inheritance, as ancient traditions collide with the mores of modern Britain.”

As the series has just been announced, there’s no confirmed release date for it just yet – but watch this space for more details.

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