Cipher

The hit hopepunk sci-fi thriller starring Anya Chalotra and Chance Perdomo'Pulse-pounding, breathtaking... like an HBO mini-series for the ear' LA WeeklyWhen the cryptic Parallax puzzle appears online, it quickly becomes the world's most talked-about conundrum. A complex, multi-level cipher, it has the brightest minds on the planet baffled: but who created it, and why?Sixteen-year-old Sabrina is obsessed with cracking it - but when she does, she discovers it isn't a game. Caught up in a sinister global conspiracy, she becomes involved with a mysterious international task force, and is recruited to hunt down a serial killer who may not be from this world. Joined by geeky New Yorker Benny, the second solver of the Parallax, Sabrina embarks on a dangerous journey that turns her world upside down and sees her questioning her past, her parentage, and everything she's ever known... A fast-moving, heart-stopping story about finding yourself while finding a killer, this blockbuster drama combines edge-of-your-seat storytelling and powerful sound design to create a totally immersive experience. And for those who want to dig deeper, there are also several 'Easter eggs' scattered within the story, in the form of puzzles and pop culture references planted by writer Brett Neichin. A must-listen for fans of Doctor Who, Stranger Things and The OA, The Cipher stars Anya Cholatra (The Witcher) as Sabrina and Chance Perdomo (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as Benny, with a stellar cast including Enzo Cilenti (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell), Hera Hilmar (Mortal Engines), Olivia Popica (Tyrant), Samuel Adewunmi (The Last Tree) and George Takei (Star Trek). NB: Contains very strong language and violent scenesProduction creditsProduced by Emma HearnDirector and Executive Producer: John Scott DrydenCommissioning Editor: Jason PhippsCommissioning Producers: Rachel Simpson, Ella Woods and Eli SessionsWritten and created by Brett Neichin with additional writing by Janina MatthewsonScript editing by Mike WalkerMusic by Benbrick and Mark Henry PhillipsEditing & Sound Design by Steve BondSound Assistant: Makashe OgbonAssistant Producer: Eleanor MeinTrails by Jack SoperRecorded at Sonica Studios, LondonA Goldhawk Production for BBC SoundsCastSabrina - Anya ChalotraBenny - Chance PerdomoHarry - Enzo CilentiIsabella - Hera HilmarMr Ahmed - Nabil ElouahabiDr Usman - Cyril NriEfrat - Olivia PopicaLucy - Molly HarrisJanitor/Ken - Akie KotabeFergus - Samuel AdewunmiIan - Kerry ShaleSara - Nina YndisKatrin/Diane Trumbo - Clare CorbettLucy Rabbit - Molly HarrisQuentin - Carl PrekoppVincent - Dave McRaeLynn - Leanne BestDr Aoki - George TakeiJapanese Girl - Chloe Okada-HowellsOther parts played by Stephen Mitchell, Philip Desmeules, George Georgiou, Ayeesha Menon, John Scott Dryden, Hugo DrydenFirst broadcast BBC Sounds, 26-29 December 2020 (c)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd