Hugh Bonneville & Karen Gillan to Star in Steven Moffat's 'Douglas Is Cancelled'

Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) and Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy) are set to star in Douglas Is Cancelled, a four-part dramedy series from former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat. Set in the world of television news, the series will explore cancel culture, gender politics and social media when a beloved television host makes an "ill-advised" joke at a wedding and chaos ensues.

Bonneville plays middle-aged news anchor Douglas Bellowes, a respected and experienced broadcaster on the popular program Live at Six alongside his younger, tech-savvy, and social media-aware co-anchor Madeline (Gillan). Privileged and established, he's seen as a national treasure who can do no wrong. At leat, until he makes a controversial joke at his cousin's wedding, which is overheard by a fellow guest.

With the threat of exposure hanging over his head, the rumor goes into overdrive, kicking off a digital storm of takes and opinions that quickly upend his life and career. Is Douglas canceled? With her two million social media followers and stellar reputation, Madeline could really help her co-host out if she chose to defend him. But will she? (And perhaps more importantly --- should she?)