Erin Doherty, who broke out playing Princess Anne in the third and fourth seasons of The Crown, has joined the cast of Disney+ series A Thousand Blows.
First announced by The Hollywood Reporter last year, the 12-part series is set in the perilous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London, and was created and written by Stephen Knight and exec produced by Stephen Graham, who also stars.
With filming now underway in London, also joining the cast are Francis Lovehall, Jason Tobin, James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Walters, Nadia Albinam, Morgan Hilaire, Jemma Carlton and Caoilfhionn Dunne. Small Axe star Malachi Kirby was previously announced as playing a lead role.
A Thousand Blows — still a working title — follows Hezekiah (Kirby) and Alec (Lovehall), two best friends from Jamaica who find themselves thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London’s East End. Drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene,...
First announced by The Hollywood Reporter last year, the 12-part series is set in the perilous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London, and was created and written by Stephen Knight and exec produced by Stephen Graham, who also stars.
With filming now underway in London, also joining the cast are Francis Lovehall, Jason Tobin, James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Walters, Nadia Albinam, Morgan Hilaire, Jemma Carlton and Caoilfhionn Dunne. Small Axe star Malachi Kirby was previously announced as playing a lead role.
A Thousand Blows — still a working title — follows Hezekiah (Kirby) and Alec (Lovehall), two best friends from Jamaica who find themselves thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London’s East End. Drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Crown star Erin Doherty has boarded Steven Knight’s Disney+ period drama A Thousand Blows.
Doherty, who attracted plaudits for her portrayal of Princess Anne in the Netflix royal drama, will play Mary Carr, the leader of the Forty Elephants. She stars opposite Malachi Kirby, who Deadline revealed is leading the series several weeks ago, and Stephen Graham. Topboy‘s Ashley Walters has boarded as series director.
A Thousand Blows is set in the world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London. Hezekiah (Kirby) and best friend Alec (Francis Lovehall) find themselves thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London’s East End, meeting Carr (Doherty) and seasoned boxer Sugar Goodson (Graham) along the way.
Doherty, who also led BBC/Amazon Prime Video drama Chloe, is joined by additional cast revealed today including Jason Tobin and James Nelson-Joyce, while Walters is unveiled as series director with Coky Giedroyc.
Doherty, who attracted plaudits for her portrayal of Princess Anne in the Netflix royal drama, will play Mary Carr, the leader of the Forty Elephants. She stars opposite Malachi Kirby, who Deadline revealed is leading the series several weeks ago, and Stephen Graham. Topboy‘s Ashley Walters has boarded as series director.
A Thousand Blows is set in the world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London. Hezekiah (Kirby) and best friend Alec (Francis Lovehall) find themselves thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London’s East End, meeting Carr (Doherty) and seasoned boxer Sugar Goodson (Graham) along the way.
Doherty, who also led BBC/Amazon Prime Video drama Chloe, is joined by additional cast revealed today including Jason Tobin and James Nelson-Joyce, while Walters is unveiled as series director with Coky Giedroyc.
- 3/16/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Rebranding
Endeavor Content‘s U.K.-based content studio The Story Company, which was launched in 2021, has rebranded as The Story Collective and made three senior hires.
Former ITV Studios producer Kate Lewis (“Vera”) joins as executive producer and brings with her a slate of projects she has been developing under her Neon Ink banner. Lewis will manage and expand the company’s slate of scripted projects, and provide creative support to their portfolio of invested production companies and writer partnerships. Former Tiger Aspect executive Amy Mobley joins as head of production from Fremantle’s label Euston Films, where she was responsible for overseeing all of the company’s productions, including “Baghdad Central” and “The Sister.” Natasha Neill, who has had previous stints at Entertainment One, Greenbird Media and Shine TV, joins as CFO from her previous role at Lookout Point.
The executive management of The Story Collective includes former Lookout Point MD Damian Keogh,...
Endeavor Content‘s U.K.-based content studio The Story Company, which was launched in 2021, has rebranded as The Story Collective and made three senior hires.
Former ITV Studios producer Kate Lewis (“Vera”) joins as executive producer and brings with her a slate of projects she has been developing under her Neon Ink banner. Lewis will manage and expand the company’s slate of scripted projects, and provide creative support to their portfolio of invested production companies and writer partnerships. Former Tiger Aspect executive Amy Mobley joins as head of production from Fremantle’s label Euston Films, where she was responsible for overseeing all of the company’s productions, including “Baghdad Central” and “The Sister.” Natasha Neill, who has had previous stints at Entertainment One, Greenbird Media and Shine TV, joins as CFO from her previous role at Lookout Point.
The executive management of The Story Collective includes former Lookout Point MD Damian Keogh,...
- 4/29/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BBC Greenlights Three Science Shows Including Brian Cox Mars Doc
The BBC has greenlit three science programs including a series in which Brian Cox heads inside the mission to Mars. In Arrow Media’s Seven Days on Mars feature doc, the celebrated TV scientist will be granted special privilege to access the Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory, mission control Mars. In 1980 he wrote to the laboratory asking for photos from Voyager and the Viking Mission to Mars and it was a source of inspiration to his becoming a physicist, and the show, shot over a week, will allow Cox to realize his dream as he navigates the Rover’s every move. In the process, Cox will reveal how the mission could potentially transform our understanding of life not just on Mars but Earth as well. “The Perseverance Rover, and the Mars Sample Return missions to follow, may answer a deeper question...
The BBC has greenlit three science programs including a series in which Brian Cox heads inside the mission to Mars. In Arrow Media’s Seven Days on Mars feature doc, the celebrated TV scientist will be granted special privilege to access the Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory, mission control Mars. In 1980 he wrote to the laboratory asking for photos from Voyager and the Viking Mission to Mars and it was a source of inspiration to his becoming a physicist, and the show, shot over a week, will allow Cox to realize his dream as he navigates the Rover’s every move. In the process, Cox will reveal how the mission could potentially transform our understanding of life not just on Mars but Earth as well. “The Perseverance Rover, and the Mars Sample Return missions to follow, may answer a deeper question...
- 4/28/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Banijay, the European production group that owns Keeping Up With The Kardashians producer Bunim/Murray, is expanding its UK drama business with the launch of its latest label, Neon Ink. Banijay has established the London-based production firm with former ITV Studios executives Kate Lewis and Julia Walsh, who have worked on series including Jeremy Piven period drama Mr Selfridge, long-running crime drama Vera and Blackpool, which was later remade for U.S…...
- 1/15/2018
- Deadline TV
Mr Selfridge has been recommissioned for a fourth series by ITV.
The period drama - which stars Jeremy Piven as the eponymous Harry Selfridge - will air ten new episodes in 2016.
The broadcaster has confirmed that Piven and Katherine Kelly will return to the show, alongside series regulars Tom Goodman-Hill, Ron Cook, Amanda Abbington, Amy Beth Hayes, Trystan Gravelle, Sacha Parkinson and Samuel West.
Line of Duty actor Sacha Dhawan will join the cast for the new series playing a major new character, while newcomers Lottie Tolhurst and Mimi Ndiweni have been cast in guest roles.
ITV's Director of Drama, Steve November, said: "We're delighted to commission a fourth series of Mr Selfridge.
"It's so pleasing to see the audience take the characters and storylines into their hearts. We're looking forward to seeing Jeremy reprise his role as the visionary yet deeply troubled Harry alongside simply stunning production values."
Meanwhile,...
The period drama - which stars Jeremy Piven as the eponymous Harry Selfridge - will air ten new episodes in 2016.
The broadcaster has confirmed that Piven and Katherine Kelly will return to the show, alongside series regulars Tom Goodman-Hill, Ron Cook, Amanda Abbington, Amy Beth Hayes, Trystan Gravelle, Sacha Parkinson and Samuel West.
Line of Duty actor Sacha Dhawan will join the cast for the new series playing a major new character, while newcomers Lottie Tolhurst and Mimi Ndiweni have been cast in guest roles.
ITV's Director of Drama, Steve November, said: "We're delighted to commission a fourth series of Mr Selfridge.
"It's so pleasing to see the audience take the characters and storylines into their hearts. We're looking forward to seeing Jeremy reprise his role as the visionary yet deeply troubled Harry alongside simply stunning production values."
Meanwhile,...
- 3/13/2015
- Digital Spy
ITV has confirmed a new series of 'Mr Selfridge'. The hit period drama starring Jeremy Piven will return for a third series next year, with filming due to commence in April. ITV's director of drama Steve November said in a statement: ''We're delighted to commission a third series of 'Mr Selfridge'. It's been very pleasing to see how the audience have reacted to 'Mr Selfridge' and the vibrant and inspirational world the production team have created.'' Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios, said: ''We have some surprises in store for an audience in this third series. You only have to walk...
- 3/6/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
In a move that was expected, ITV officially announced today that it has ordered 10 new episodes of period drama Mr Selfridge. The Jeremy Piven-starring series is currently in its 2nd season and the next promises to see his character’s life begin to “unravel.” The department store drama is based on the life of flamboyant American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge (Piven) who founded the London shopping mecca Selfridges in 1909. Season 2, which is airing now in the UK with an average 6.4M viewers and a 21.6 share, was the No. 1 show in its time slot last Sunday with 4.8M at 9 Pm. The current run picks up in 1914 as the store celebrates its 5th anniversary and with talk of war ahead in Europe. Season 3 is due to pick up in 1919. PBS starts airing S2 on March 30 in the States; no air dates have been set for the next go-round. Piven is currently...
- 3/6/2014
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
Alfie Boe is to make an appearance in the next series of Mr Selfridge.
The opera singer will guest star as tenor Richard Chapman when the show returns for its second run.
The singer will appear mid-way through the series as part of a storyline that sees his character take part in a charity event at the famous store.
Series two of the ITV drama began filming in April, with Boe due to film his scenes later this month.
Boe said: "I'm a huge fan of Mr Selfridge and am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of the series. I'm looking forward to seeing the set and meeting the cast."
Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios, added: "As soon as we introduced the character of Richard Chapman we knew Alfie Boe would be the perfect person to play him. We were delighted when he accepted the...
The opera singer will guest star as tenor Richard Chapman when the show returns for its second run.
The singer will appear mid-way through the series as part of a storyline that sees his character take part in a charity event at the famous store.
Series two of the ITV drama began filming in April, with Boe due to film his scenes later this month.
Boe said: "I'm a huge fan of Mr Selfridge and am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of the series. I'm looking forward to seeing the set and meeting the cast."
Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios, added: "As soon as we introduced the character of Richard Chapman we knew Alfie Boe would be the perfect person to play him. We were delighted when he accepted the...
- 7/17/2013
- Digital Spy
Polly Walker and Aidan McArdle have joined the cast of Mr Selfridge.
Prisoners' Wives star Walker and Garrow's Law actor McArdle will appear opposite Jeremy Piven in the ITV drama's second series.
McArdle will play Lord Loxley - estranged husband of Lady Mae Loxley (Katherine Kelly), while Walker is cast as Delphine Day - a Bohemian novelist and businesswoman who befriends Harry Selfridge's wife Rose (Frances O'Connor).
Ten new episodes of Mr Selfridge - set four years after the events of the first series - began filming in London this week.
Series two will follow Harry Selfridge's efforts to keep his department store afloat as the Great War approaches.
Wild at Heart's Cal Macaninch will also join the hit period drama as Mr Thackeray - the store's new head of fashion.
"ITV Studios is thrilled to be making a second series of Mr Selfridge," said Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios.
Prisoners' Wives star Walker and Garrow's Law actor McArdle will appear opposite Jeremy Piven in the ITV drama's second series.
McArdle will play Lord Loxley - estranged husband of Lady Mae Loxley (Katherine Kelly), while Walker is cast as Delphine Day - a Bohemian novelist and businesswoman who befriends Harry Selfridge's wife Rose (Frances O'Connor).
Ten new episodes of Mr Selfridge - set four years after the events of the first series - began filming in London this week.
Series two will follow Harry Selfridge's efforts to keep his department store afloat as the Great War approaches.
Wild at Heart's Cal Macaninch will also join the hit period drama as Mr Thackeray - the store's new head of fashion.
"ITV Studios is thrilled to be making a second series of Mr Selfridge," said Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios.
- 4/25/2013
- Digital Spy
At a PBS TCA panel last month, Mr Selfridge creator Andrew Davies said that while no decision had been made on a second season, he’d already written the first episodes and was “very confident” of a renewal. He had reason to be. ITV today commissioned 10 more hourlong episodes of the period drama that stars Jeremy Piven as entrepreneur and department store revolutionary Harry Selfridge. Shooting starts in April in Greater London and Kent for a 2014 airdate that will coincide with the centenary of World War I. The first season kicks off on PBS next month. Since launching on ITV in January, the show has a consolidated average audience of 8.5M and drew 9.4M to its peak episode. The second season will be set in 1914, just ahead of the Great War, and will add new castmembers. Also, joining Davies as lead writers will be Kate Brooke (Case Sensitive, Making Of...
- 2/8/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
Mr Selfridge has been given a second series by ITV following its ratings success.
Featuring Entourage star Jeremy Piven, Zoe Tapper and Katherine Kelly, the show tells the story of Harry Gordon Selfridge, the founder of Selfridges department store.
The second series, which will once again be written by Andrew Davies and his team, will move the story forward to 1914 and the lead-up to World War 1.
Series one of Mr Selfridge is currently midway through its run and has been edging out BBC One's rival period drama Ripper Street in the ratings. However, it hasn't quite matched the figures of BBC One's Call The Midwife.
It is ITV's most-watched new drama since Scott and Bailey launched in 2011.
Steve November, ITV's acting director of drama commissioning, said: "It is ITV drama at its best and we are looking forward to spending more time with the wonderful characters."
The director of episodes 5, 6 and 7 of series one,...
Featuring Entourage star Jeremy Piven, Zoe Tapper and Katherine Kelly, the show tells the story of Harry Gordon Selfridge, the founder of Selfridges department store.
The second series, which will once again be written by Andrew Davies and his team, will move the story forward to 1914 and the lead-up to World War 1.
Series one of Mr Selfridge is currently midway through its run and has been edging out BBC One's rival period drama Ripper Street in the ratings. However, it hasn't quite matched the figures of BBC One's Call The Midwife.
It is ITV's most-watched new drama since Scott and Bailey launched in 2011.
Steve November, ITV's acting director of drama commissioning, said: "It is ITV drama at its best and we are looking forward to spending more time with the wonderful characters."
The director of episodes 5, 6 and 7 of series one,...
- 2/8/2013
- Digital Spy
ITV just released a trailer for the upcoming drama series Mr. Selfridge starring Jeremy Piven. In July, Masterpiece/Wgbh joined ITV Studios as co-producer on the series, which will air in the U.S. under PBS’ Masterpiece banner. Piven stars as the flamboyant American entrepreneur and UK department store founder Harry Gordon Selfridge, who changed the way British women shopped in the early 20th century. The 10-part series is created by Andrew Davies and executive produced by Kate Lewis for ITV Studios and Rebecca Eaton for Masterpiece.
- 12/21/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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ITV have announced that Jeremy Piven (Entourage) will play the title role in Andrew Davies’ new drama Mr Selfridge. The Hollywood actor and three time Emmy winner will play the flamboyant founder of London’s second most famous department store. Coronation Street’s Katherine Kelly will play London socialite Lady Mae while Frances O’Connor, Gregory Fitoussi, Aisling Loftus and Trystan Gravelle are other notables among the cast.
Mr Selfridge will consist of 10 hour-long episodes set at the start of the 20th century. Chrissy Skinns (Marchlands, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) is the producer while ITV’s Kate Lewis wears the executive producer’s hat. Filming will begin in April and the show will air as part of ITV’s 2013 line up.
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ITV have announced that Jeremy Piven (Entourage) will play the title role in Andrew Davies’ new drama Mr Selfridge. The Hollywood actor and three time Emmy winner will play the flamboyant founder of London’s second most famous department store. Coronation Street’s Katherine Kelly will play London socialite Lady Mae while Frances O’Connor, Gregory Fitoussi, Aisling Loftus and Trystan Gravelle are other notables among the cast.
Mr Selfridge will consist of 10 hour-long episodes set at the start of the 20th century. Chrissy Skinns (Marchlands, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) is the producer while ITV’s Kate Lewis wears the executive producer’s hat. Filming will begin in April and the show will air as part of ITV’s 2013 line up.
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