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Elizabeth Hurley proved that she can still look incredible – even while lying in a coffin – in the trailer for the new Channel 4 gameshow The Inheritance.
The model, 60, plays ‘The Deceased’ in the entertaining trailer, which sees a stately home being plundered of expensive goods.
Elizabeth, dressed in a plunging gold sequin dress, says: ‘If haven’t noticed, darlings, I’m dead, which means my entire estate is up for grabs.’
Playing the part of a glamorous benefactor in the show, Elizabeth puts 13 contestants through their paces as they make their bid for her inheritance.
However, if they want to get a large share of it, they will need to be cunning to win at her mischievous game.
The game is overseen by Robert Rinder, 47, who is The Deceased’s Executor and trusted legal counsel.
Elizabeth Hurley proved that she can still look incredible – even while lying in a coffin – in the trailer for the new Channel 4 gameshow The Inheritance
The game is overseen by Robert Rinder, 47, who is The Deceased’s Executor and trusted legal counsel
The Deceased understands that people will go to great lengths to win her inheritance, but in her mind, only the most cunning among the contestants deserve to have it.
That is why Hurley’s character devised ‘a series of devilishly difficult assignments’ to ensure this happens.
These are reported to put the players’ diligence, decency and ruthlessness to the test.
The game also has a twist – only one player can collect the inheritance from each request.
This means that they will have to convince their fellow competitors that they deserve the windfall.
Channel 4 said: ‘The Inheritance is a camp, cut-throat game of wit, willpower, persuasion and betrayal.
‘It’s not about who deserves the money, but who can outplay, out-charm and out-scheme the rest to claim it. ‘
The show has already been likened to the smash hit, The Traitors, which has a similar premise.
The Deceased understands that people will go to great lengths to win her inheritance, but in her mind, only the most cunning among the contestants deserve to have it
That is why Hurley’s character devised ‘a series of devilishly difficult assignments’ to ensure this happens
The BBC show sees players move into Ardoss Castle in the Scottish Highlands where an informed minority (known as the Traitors) must eliminate an uninformed majority (known as the Faithfuls).
Elizabeth said: ‘It’s a thrill to be part of this clever game, playing The Deceased; it all takes place on her huge estate in the English countryside and she dresses to the nines in every scene.’
Rob added: ‘This is a high-stakes strategy game served with a side of scheming and sabotage.
‘As The Executor I enforce the rules, keep the chaos in check – more or less – and make sure our players are deserving of every glittering penny left by our dearly departed deceased.’
The Inheritance will air on Channel 4 this autumn.
