HBO and Sky Comedy have officially released more information about their highly-anticipated new show Run. Created by writer Vicky Jones, as well as produced by Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the series is set to hit screens later this year. Before airing, Express.co.uk has rounded up everything viewers need to know about the release date, cast, trailer and plot.
When is Run released on Sky?
Run has been eagerly anticipated ever since it was first announced but Sky has finally confirmed when it will air.
The show will be released on Sky Comedy on Wednesday, April 15, before being available to stream on NOW TV.
There will be eight episodes in total in the show but there has been no announcement yet about the exact time it will air.
In order to be able to watch the series, fans will need to have access to Sky as part of their television package.
Viewers can also sign up to NOW TV for £7.99 a month in order to access the entertainment package.
Fans in the US will be able to watch the show on HBO.
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Who is in the cast of Run?
The new romantic comedy show is lead by stars Merritt Wever as Ruby Richardson and Domhnall Gleeson as Billy Johnson.
Wever is an Emmy-winning actor who is known for appearing in Godless, Nurse Jackie and Unbelievable.
Gleeson has been part of major franchises Harry Potter as Bill Weasley and Star Wars as General Hux.
As well as this, he has also starred in other films like Ex Machina, Frank and About Time.
What will happen in Run?
According to the official synopsis, Run is a romantic comedy thriller focused on Bill and Ruby.
The show follows what happens when they enact their college pact and escape from their ordinary lives.
The pair were a couple in college and made a pact 17 years earlier that if either of them would text the other “run,” they would drop everything and meet in Grand Central Station.
Their plan is to travel across America together after they meet at the station.
Is there a trailer for Run?
Yes, the official trailer has been released for Run and sees both of the protagonists in action.
Viewers can watch the trailer at the top of the page to get a taste about what will happen in the series.
The trailer reveals the pair gathering their belongings before meeting on the first train after five at the iconic New York City station.
The first look shows how it is Bill who texted her first before Ruby replies “Run” back.
The clip also hints the pair will reconnect as they slowly reveal their secrets to one another.
Run will be released on HBO and Sky Comedy on April 15.