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 Liar
A film adaptation of Stephen Fry’s novel of the same name, following a public schoolboy whose proficiency at lying opens up a marvellous fictional world of espionage. Starring Asa Butterfield, Tom Wilkinson, Hugh Bonneville, Charles Dance, and David Walliams. Director Tony Hagger is attached, as is casting director Jina Jay. Filming is planned for summer.
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A third and final series of BBC legal drama The Split, starring Nicola Walker as a divorce lawyer with family troubles of her own. Created by Abi Morgan, this series has director Dee Koppang O’Leary attached along with casting director Victor Jenkins and associates. Shooting is slated for summer.
The Ipcress File
An ITV adaptation of Len Deighton’s seminal 60s spy thriller, starring Joe Cole as Harry Palmer and with a supporting cast that includes Lucy Boynton and Tom Hollander. The project shoots for the next four months on location across the UK and casting director Julie Harkin is attached.
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Death in Paradise
Another instalment of BBC crime drama Death in Paradise is set to film this May. Continuing the story of Ralf Little’s detective Parker heading up the police on the seemingly idyllic island of Saint-Marie, the series has also been commissioned for a 12th series, shooting in 2022. Shooting for series 11 begins in late May on location in Guadeloupe and it’s very likely that casting director Sacha Green will be attached.
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