The following UK projects are now visible on the horizon, whether in development or actively casting. Keep these leads on your radar and your eyes open for the opportunity to land an audition.
The Beast Must Die 2
BritBox's The Beast Must Die is returning for a second series. Gaby Chiappe (Their Finest and Misbehavior) is penning another instalment of the revenge drama, which is based on the novel by Cecil Day-Lewis. Casting is by Kate Rhodes James and shooting set to begin in early 2022.
Kitbag
This epic historical feature about the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte comes from acclaimed director Ridley Scott. It stars Joaquin Phoenix as the man who becomes Europe’s most feared military leader and Jodie Comer as his wife Josephine. Shooting begins in early 2022 and Kate Rhodes James is again attached to cast.
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A feature romcom starring Emily Watson and Richard E Grant. They play a couple about to celebrate their 30th anniversary with a trip to Lisbon when Linda (Watson) uncovers a secret about her husband that changes everything. The project films on location in Wolverhampton and the Algarve later this year and casting director Alice Searby is attached.
Check out Backstage’s UK audition listings!