Keira Knightley to Star in "Black Doves" for Netflix: A Riveting Tale of Love and Betrayal

Keira Knightley to play the lead role in the upcoming Netflix series "Black Doves".

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"Black Doves" is a period drama set in 1950s Berlin during the Cold War.

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"Black Doves" marks Knightley's first major television role.

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The series is created and written by the acclaimed screenwriter David Farr.

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The show will consist of eight hour-long episodes and is set to premiere in 2024.

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