Dominic West and Sienna Miller star in the upcoming television drama War
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Dominic West And Sienna Miller Go To Battle In Explosive 'War' Drama Trailer

The full-length preview for the upcoming divorce series shows two screen favorites tearing each other apart in an intense legal showdown.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Marital breakdown is officially turning into an all-out battlefield. The full-length trailer for *War* has finally dropped, offering television fans a tense, explosive look at what happens when a high-profile marriage completely collapses into legal and emotional chaos. Heading up the prestige drama are Dominic West and Sienna Miller, who take on the roles of a warring couple trapped in a vicious, high-stakes split. The newly unveiled footage gives a deep dive into the hostility, showing two partners who once shared everything now weaponizing every secret to ruin each other. From sleek boardrooms to tense private confrontations, the trailer makes it clear that this breakup will not be clean. Strategic legal teams push their clients toward total victory, with advisors dropping pointed reminders like, "You are the wronged party here." That line sets the stage for a ruthless custody and financial fight where compromise is entirely off the table.

When does War release Audiences looking forward to the televised marital showdown will not have to wait much longer. The upcoming drama is scheduled to hit screens this October, backed by major transatlantic entertainment networks aiming to deliver one of the biggest television events of the autumn season. With its autumn rollout rapidly approaching, the series is already generating serious buzz. The sleek production design, moody cinematography, and sharp dialogue position the project as a must-watch title for fans of intense relationship dramas and sharp courtroom battles.

Who is in the cast of War At the front of the frontline are star leads Dominic West and Sienna Miller. West brings his signature gravitas to the role of a husband caught in the crosshairs of a messy split, while Miller delivers a powerhouse performance as a spouse determined to stand her ground and reclaim her power. Beyond its two top-billed leads, *War* features a formidable ensemble cast playing the surrounding ecosystem of lawyers, confidants, and family members caught in the fallout. The supporting actors help flesh out the complex narrative, showing how a high-impact divorce ripples through an entire social circle. With the official trailer now circulating and the countdown to October officially on, television lovers are gearing up for a front-row seat to one of the nastiest TV breakups in recent memory.

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Dominic West: Fatherhood, Marriage and the Rome Photographs

His documented relationship history includes a daughter with Polly Astor, marriage to Catherine FitzGerald and photographs with Lily James that bring his private life under scrutiny.

  1. Fatherhood with Polly Astor

    Dominic West — Fatherhood with Polly Astor

    West and his then-partner, Polly Astor, welcome daughter Martha. The relationship ends before his later marriage to Catherine FitzGerald.

  2. 2010-06-26

    West marries Catherine FitzGerald

    Dominic West — West marries Catherine FitzGerald

    West marries landscape designer Catherine FitzGerald in Glin, County Limerick, Ireland. The wedding reunites the former university sweethearts as husband and wife.

  3. 2020-10Flashpoint

    The Rome photographs surface

    Dominic West — The Rome photographs surface

    Photographs from a Rome trip show West kissing Lily James, his co-star in The Pursuit of Love. The images prompt scrutiny of his marriage; they do not establish the full nature of his relationship with James.

  4. 2020-10-13Flashpoint

    The couple make their position public

    Dominic West — The couple make their position public

    West and FitzGerald appear together outside their Wiltshire home, kiss for photographers and issue a handwritten statement affirming their marriage.

    Our marriage is strong and we're very much still together. Thank you.
    Dominic West and Catherine FitzGerald, joint written statement
  5. 2024-04

    West revisits the fallout

    Dominic West — West revisits the fallout

    In an interview, West acknowledges the distress the Rome coverage brings his wife and family. He also says that he and FitzGerald sometimes joke about the coverage.

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What is the show War about?
War is an upcoming television drama starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller that explores the emotional and legal fallout of a bitter divorce.
When does War release?
The drama series is set to premiere in October.
Who stars in War?
Dominic West and Sienna Miller lead the series alongside a wider ensemble cast.