Netflix’s gripping new series Eric has revealed its first trailer, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role.
The limited series, which also includes Gaby Hoffmann and McKinley Belcher III among the cast, is set to premiere on May 30 on Netflix.
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The series’ plot is described as: In 1980s New York, Eric, a stirring thriller crafted by Abi Morgan, follows a father’s urgent quest as he searches for his nine-year-old son who vanishes on his way to school. Vincent is an esteemed puppeteer and the mind behind the cherished children’s TV show ‘Good Day Sunshine.’ Overwhelmed by the mysterious disappearance of his son, Edgar, Vincent becomes increasingly unsteady and erratic. Burdened with guilt and self-contempt about Edgar’s loss, he fixates on his child’s sketches of a blue monster puppet named ERIC. Vincent is convinced that if ERIC makes it onto television screens, Edgar will return. While Vincent’s spiral into destructive behaviors pushes away those trying to aid him, including his family, work colleagues, and even the detectives on the case, he comes to lean on ERIC as his sole crutch in his desperate attempts to recover his son.
View the trailblazing trailer below and check out the promotional posters featured in the gallery.
FAQs About Netflix’s Series ‘Eric’ Starring Benedict Cumberbatch
Q: What is the plot of ‘Eric’?
A: ‘Eric’ is a drama set in 1980s New York, centered around a father’s desperate search for his missing son and his reliance on his son’s imagined character to cope with the loss.
Q: Who stars in ‘Eric’?
A: Benedict Cumberbatch leads the cast of ‘Eric’, which also features Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, and others.
Q: When will ‘Eric’ be available to watch on Netflix?
A: ‘Eric’ will premiere on May 30 on Netflix.
Q: Who created ‘Eric’?
A: ‘Eric’ was created by the writer Abi Morgan.
Conclusion
Netflix’s upcoming thriller ‘Eric’, led by the talented Benedict Cumberbatch, is set to captivate audiences with a story both heart-wrenching and suspenseful. As viewers await the series premiere on May 30, the trailer promises a deeply emotional and thrilling experience as we delve into a father’s profound grief and his unyielding hope for reunion with his lost child. ‘Eric’, with its dark twists and poignant narrative, is sure to be a standout addition to Netflix’s robust catalogue of original content.