The discharge of a satirical TV collection about struggle hostages starring Sean Penn has been delayed by ITV “in mild of present occasions” after Hamas fighters attacked Israel.
Comedy C*A*U*G*H*T follows 4 Australian troopers despatched on a secret mission to a war-torn nation the place they’re mistaken for Americanscaptured and seem in a hostage video that goes viral.
In line with the present’s synopsis: “When the troopers attain superstar standing, they realise that being caught may simply be the perfect factor that might have occurred to them.”
The programme additionally stars Misplaced actor Matthew Foxas effectively as collection creator Kick Gurry.
It had been attributable to launch on streaming service ITVX on October 12.
An announcement from ITV mentioned: “In mild of present occasions, the launch date of C*A*U*G*H*T on ITVX can be delayed till additional discover. We can be in contact when a brand new streaming date is confirmed.”
The present has additionally reportedly pulled out of TV commerce present Mipcom in Cannes, France.
Penn serves as an govt producer and performs himself within the collection.
A minimum of two Britons have been killed after Hamas fighters attacked Israel, with one other feared lifeless and extra lacking.
The Palestinian militant group – which is banned as a terrorist organisation by the UK Authorities – despatched fighters throughout the border to Israel and fired 1000’s of rockets in an unprecedented assault on Saturday, which additionally noticed a music pageant focused.
Greater than 900 individuals have been killed in Israel, in accordance with the Israeli army, with authorities in Gaza saying about 700 have been killed within the territory and the West Financial institution, with dozens extra taken hostage by Hamas.
For the reason that weekend’s atrocities, Israel has sealed the Gaza Strip off from meals, gas, drugs and different provides, whereas launching retaliatory air strikes on the Hamas-ruled territory, which is residence to 2.3 million individuals.
Hamas has pledged to kill captured Israeli hostages if assaults goal civilians in Gaza with out warnings.