The production house behind the breakout Netflix hit Adolescence is diving into darker territory with its next project: a modern-day television reboot of Threads, the harrowing 1984 film that imagined the aftermath of a nuclear attack on the UK.
Warp Films, based in Sheffield, the same city where Threads was originally set and filmed has secured the rights to rework the infamous BBC drama into a new episodic format. The original, written by Kes author Barry Hines and directed by Mick Jackson, left an impact for its stark, documentary-style look at how everyday life collapses after a nuclear strike.
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Unlike most disaster fiction, Threads didn’t focus on heroism or survival tactics, and it zoomed in on ordinary people, especially a young Sheffield couple, and followed them as their lives unravelled. As the country’s infrastructure crumbled and nuclear winter descended, the tone only got bleaker. Actor Reece Dinsdale, who played lead character Jimmy Kemp, once recalled a silent, tearful screening of the film in Sheffield, with viewers visibly shaken.
Now, four decades later, Warp Films sees an opportunity to revisit this story for a new generation. Mark Herbert, the company’s founder, believes the original film’s brutal honesty still resonates. “It showed the true human cost of nuclear war, without gloss or fantasy,” he said. “That message hasn’t aged, and in some ways, it feels more urgent now.”
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While the upcoming series will stay rooted in South Yorkshire, it will look at today’s world where global tensions, misinformation, and fragile systems create their own kind of unease. Executive producer Emily Feller hinted that the new take on Threads won’t just dwell on despair. “We also want to reflect the resilience people show, even in the worst situations,” she said. “There’s space here for both devastation and connection.”
Warp Films is riding high on the massive success of Adolescence, which broke viewership records in the UK with its raw portrayal of a teenage boy accused of murder. With Threads, the company aims to keep telling stories that hit hard and stick with audiences long after the credits roll.
No casting or release details have been confirmed yet, but one thing is clear: Warp isn’t afraid to ask difficult questions and make us sit with the answers.
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.