Exclusive: The BBC is returning for more of The Gold.
We can reveal a second season of the gold heist drama has been ordered, based on the infamous real-life events of the Brink’s-Mat robbery and the decades-long chain of events that followed.
Season one was for UK pubcaster the BBC and Paramount+. We understand Paramount isn’t on board season 2.
We revealed the main cast last year in April, and returning cast Hugh Bonneville, Charlotte Spencer, Emun Elliott, Tom Cullen, Stefanie Martini and Sam Spruell are confirmed for season 2. Further casting is set to follow at a later date with filming set to begin in January 2024. Season one also starred the likes of Jack Lowdon and Dominic Cooper.
Spoiler Alert: The season 2 plot will follow what happened to the half of the Brinks-Mat gold stolen in the daring 1983 raid, after police realise those they convicted didn’t have all of it.
We can reveal a second season of the gold heist drama has been ordered, based on the infamous real-life events of the Brink’s-Mat robbery and the decades-long chain of events that followed.
Season one was for UK pubcaster the BBC and Paramount+. We understand Paramount isn’t on board season 2.
We revealed the main cast last year in April, and returning cast Hugh Bonneville, Charlotte Spencer, Emun Elliott, Tom Cullen, Stefanie Martini and Sam Spruell are confirmed for season 2. Further casting is set to follow at a later date with filming set to begin in January 2024. Season one also starred the likes of Jack Lowdon and Dominic Cooper.
Spoiler Alert: The season 2 plot will follow what happened to the half of the Brinks-Mat gold stolen in the daring 1983 raid, after police realise those they convicted didn’t have all of it.
- 11/29/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Minnie Driver (Speechless) and Amandla Jahava (Rap Sh*t) have been cast as the leads in FX’s Peep Show, a half-hour comedy pilot written and produced by Atlanta and What We Do in the Shadows exec producer Stefani Robinson, who also serves as showrunner. Yana Gorskaya (What We Do in the Shadows) has been tapped to direct.
This marks Driver’s return to FX, where she starred in The Riches, for which she received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Inspired by the UK series, Peep Show follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant (Jahava) and her boss (Driver), an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.
Related: 2023 FX Pilots & Series Orders
Robinson executive produces along with Dianne McGunigle (Atlanta), Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain, and Hannah Mackay and Ben Farrell for Objective Fiction (Feel Good, Peep Show [UK]), part of All3Media’s Objective Media Group. Gorskaya will...
This marks Driver’s return to FX, where she starred in The Riches, for which she received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Inspired by the UK series, Peep Show follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant (Jahava) and her boss (Driver), an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.
Related: 2023 FX Pilots & Series Orders
Robinson executive produces along with Dianne McGunigle (Atlanta), Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain, and Hannah Mackay and Ben Farrell for Objective Fiction (Feel Good, Peep Show [UK]), part of All3Media’s Objective Media Group. Gorskaya will...
- 4/13/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Minnie Driver and Amandla Jahava are set to play the lead roles in FX’s “Peep Show” pilot, Variety has learned. In addition, Yana Gorskaya (“What We Do in the Shadows”) has come onboard to direct the pilot.
The pilot, a reboot of the British comedy series of the same name, was originally commissioned at FX in December 2022. It hails from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Stefani Robinson.
The official logline states, “Taking inspiration from the original UK series ‘Peep Show’ and its unique narrative format, the pilot follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant (Jahava) and her boss (Driver), an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.”
The role marks a return to FX for Driver, who previously starred in the series “The Riches” at the cable network. She is best known for her feature work, including her Oscar-nominated role in “Good Will Hunting.” Her other feature credits include “Circle of Friends,...
The pilot, a reboot of the British comedy series of the same name, was originally commissioned at FX in December 2022. It hails from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Stefani Robinson.
The official logline states, “Taking inspiration from the original UK series ‘Peep Show’ and its unique narrative format, the pilot follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant (Jahava) and her boss (Driver), an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.”
The role marks a return to FX for Driver, who previously starred in the series “The Riches” at the cable network. She is best known for her feature work, including her Oscar-nominated role in “Good Will Hunting.” Her other feature credits include “Circle of Friends,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Mae Martin, a rising star comedian and writer, has set limited series “Tall Pines” at Netflix. The show is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the troubled teen industry and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.
Production is through London- and Los Angeles-based Objective Fiction and Canada’s Sphere Media.
“ ‘Tall Pines’ is a wildly entertaining story that explores the complex and sometimes twisted relationship between teens and adults. We’re thrilled to be working with a singular talent like Mae and bringing their unique voice to one of our first commissions for Netflix Canada,” said Danielle Woodrow, director, content, Canada at Netflix.
A Canadian who moved to the U.K. in 2011, Martin is known for stand-up show “Dope,” which was focused on addiction and was nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award. The show was subsequently turned in...
Production is through London- and Los Angeles-based Objective Fiction and Canada’s Sphere Media.
“ ‘Tall Pines’ is a wildly entertaining story that explores the complex and sometimes twisted relationship between teens and adults. We’re thrilled to be working with a singular talent like Mae and bringing their unique voice to one of our first commissions for Netflix Canada,” said Danielle Woodrow, director, content, Canada at Netflix.
A Canadian who moved to the U.K. in 2011, Martin is known for stand-up show “Dope,” which was focused on addiction and was nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award. The show was subsequently turned in...
- 4/4/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has ordered Tall Pines, an eight-episode limited series from Mae Martin, Ryan Scott, Ben Farrell and his Objective Fiction and Sphere Media. Martin serves as creator, co-showrunner and executive producer, and also will play a lead role in the series, one of the streamer’s first commissions for Netflix Canada.
Related: 2023 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
Tall Pines is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.
“Tall Pines is a story I’ve been dying to tell for years, and I’m beyond excited for people to see what we have in store,” said Martin. “It’s going to be an insane roller coaster and so different to anything I’ve done before. Very very grateful to Netflix for supporting it,...
Related: 2023 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
Tall Pines is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.
“Tall Pines is a story I’ve been dying to tell for years, and I’m beyond excited for people to see what we have in store,” said Martin. “It’s going to be an insane roller coaster and so different to anything I’ve done before. Very very grateful to Netflix for supporting it,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Mae Martin is getting back into business with Netflix.
The Canadian breakout star of the streamer’s Feel Good comedy has received a limited series order for Tall Pines, a mystery thriller which Martin will star in and showrun along with Ryan Scott.
Tall Pines, also created and executive produced by Martin, will be set in a bucolic, yet sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry,” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.
Eight episodes of Tall Pines have been ordered by Netflix Canada and will be produced by Sphere Media and Objective Fiction, which also made Feel Good for Netflix. Martin created and starred in Feel Good, the semi-autobiographical comedy that was originally commissioned by Channel 4.
Following an impressive critical response, Netflix renewed the comedy for a second and final season. Besides another comedy special set to debut on the streamer this year,...
The Canadian breakout star of the streamer’s Feel Good comedy has received a limited series order for Tall Pines, a mystery thriller which Martin will star in and showrun along with Ryan Scott.
Tall Pines, also created and executive produced by Martin, will be set in a bucolic, yet sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry,” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.
Eight episodes of Tall Pines have been ordered by Netflix Canada and will be produced by Sphere Media and Objective Fiction, which also made Feel Good for Netflix. Martin created and starred in Feel Good, the semi-autobiographical comedy that was originally commissioned by Channel 4.
Following an impressive critical response, Netflix renewed the comedy for a second and final season. Besides another comedy special set to debut on the streamer this year,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
FX has ordered a pilot for an American reboot of the British comedy series “Peep Show.”
The half-hour project hails from writer Stefani Robinson. Per the official series logline, the new version “takes inspiration from the original U.K. series and its unique narrative format. It follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant and her boss, an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.”
Robinson will executive produce the pilot in addition to writing. Dianne McGunigle will also executive produce along with Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, two of the co-creators of the original series. Hannah Mackay and Ben Farrell of Objective Fiction, which produced the original series, will also executive produce.
“Peep Show” aired from 2003-2015 on Channel 4 in the U.K. for nine seasons. The series was unique in that nearly every shot was from the main characters’ point of view, while the audience is also able to hear their...
The half-hour project hails from writer Stefani Robinson. Per the official series logline, the new version “takes inspiration from the original U.K. series and its unique narrative format. It follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant and her boss, an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.”
Robinson will executive produce the pilot in addition to writing. Dianne McGunigle will also executive produce along with Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain, two of the co-creators of the original series. Hannah Mackay and Ben Farrell of Objective Fiction, which produced the original series, will also executive produce.
“Peep Show” aired from 2003-2015 on Channel 4 in the U.K. for nine seasons. The series was unique in that nearly every shot was from the main characters’ point of view, while the audience is also able to hear their...
- 12/13/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
FX has ordered the comedy pilot “Peep Show” from writer and executive producer Stefani Robinson.
Inspired by the UK sitcom of the same name, additional executive producers include Dianne McGunigle (“Atlanta”), Hannah Mackay and Ben Farrell for Objective Fiction (behind the original series). Jesse Armstrong (“Succession”) and Sam Bain, both of whom co-created the UK format, also serve as EPs.
Produced by FX Productions, the half-hour pilot follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant and her boss, an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.
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The original series, starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb, ran for nine seasons from 2003 through 2015 on Channel 4, becoming the network’s longest on-air sitcom. Regarded as one of the top-rated British programs, the cult classic comedy was also twice nominated for a BAFTA TV Award, including for Best Scripted Comedy.
Shot in point-of-view style,...
Inspired by the UK sitcom of the same name, additional executive producers include Dianne McGunigle (“Atlanta”), Hannah Mackay and Ben Farrell for Objective Fiction (behind the original series). Jesse Armstrong (“Succession”) and Sam Bain, both of whom co-created the UK format, also serve as EPs.
Produced by FX Productions, the half-hour pilot follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant and her boss, an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.
Also Read:
‘Kindred’ Review: FX’s Historical Sci-Fi Adaptation Doesn’t Dig Deep Enough
The original series, starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb, ran for nine seasons from 2003 through 2015 on Channel 4, becoming the network’s longest on-air sitcom. Regarded as one of the top-rated British programs, the cult classic comedy was also twice nominated for a BAFTA TV Award, including for Best Scripted Comedy.
Shot in point-of-view style,...
- 12/13/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Peep Show, the long-running British comedy starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb, is getting another shot in the U.S.
FX has ordered a pilot for this latest remake attempt written by Atlanta and What We Do In The Shadows exec producer Stefani Robinson.
It marks the latest attempt for the Channel 4 cult classic.
The Disney-owned network had a script in development in 2019 from Portlandia and Superstore writer and co-exec producer Karey Dornetto. Starz attempted a remake in 2016, while Fox took a run at a pilot, starring The Big Bang Theory’s Johnny Galecki, in 2005 and Spike gave it a shot in 2008.
This version, however, doesn’t necessarily attempt to remake the show beat-by-beat and will feature two female leads unlike the original.
The network said the pilot will “take inspiration” from the original with its “unique narrative format” – essentially the show is shot largely from the points of...
FX has ordered a pilot for this latest remake attempt written by Atlanta and What We Do In The Shadows exec producer Stefani Robinson.
It marks the latest attempt for the Channel 4 cult classic.
The Disney-owned network had a script in development in 2019 from Portlandia and Superstore writer and co-exec producer Karey Dornetto. Starz attempted a remake in 2016, while Fox took a run at a pilot, starring The Big Bang Theory’s Johnny Galecki, in 2005 and Spike gave it a shot in 2008.
This version, however, doesn’t necessarily attempt to remake the show beat-by-beat and will feature two female leads unlike the original.
The network said the pilot will “take inspiration” from the original with its “unique narrative format” – essentially the show is shot largely from the points of...
- 12/13/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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FX is trying its hand at a Peep Show update again.
The Disney-backed basic-cable network has handed out a pilot order to an update of the cult favorite U.K. series from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong. Atlanta grad Stefani Robinson will pen the script and exec produce the half-hour comedy that will be produced in-house via her overall deal with FX Productions.
Armstrong, who has an exclusive overall deal with Warner Bros. Discovery-backed HBO, is attached to exec produce but will not be involved with the series given his commitments to Disney’s corporate rival and the premium cable network’s Emmy-winning drama Succession.
The new Peep Show will take inspiration from the U.K. original and its unique narrative format. It will follow the relationship between a long-suffering assistant and her boss, an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.
Robinson, whose credits also...
FX is trying its hand at a Peep Show update again.
The Disney-backed basic-cable network has handed out a pilot order to an update of the cult favorite U.K. series from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong. Atlanta grad Stefani Robinson will pen the script and exec produce the half-hour comedy that will be produced in-house via her overall deal with FX Productions.
Armstrong, who has an exclusive overall deal with Warner Bros. Discovery-backed HBO, is attached to exec produce but will not be involved with the series given his commitments to Disney’s corporate rival and the premium cable network’s Emmy-winning drama Succession.
The new Peep Show will take inspiration from the U.K. original and its unique narrative format. It will follow the relationship between a long-suffering assistant and her boss, an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.
Robinson, whose credits also...
- 12/13/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: The BBC and Paramount+ have set cast for new drama, The Gold, which quietly began filming this month in London, we can reveal.
Starring will be Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), Jack Lowden (Small Axe: Mangrove), Dominic Cooper (The Preacher), Charlotte Spencer (Cinderella), Tom Cullen (Black Mirror), Emun Elliot (Old), Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar) and Stefanie Martini (The Last Kingdom).
Inspired by the true story of the UK’s iconic Brink’s-Mat robbery and the decades-long chain of events that followed, The Gold dramatizes the country’s ‘crime of the Century’ across six episodes for BBC One and Paramount+ internationally.
Written by Neil Forsyth (Guilt), we can also reveal that the project will be directed by recent Oscar winner Aneil Karia (The Long Goodbye) along with Lawrence Gough (Misfits).
Set on the 26th November 1983, the series will chart how six armed men broke into the Brink’s-...
Starring will be Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), Jack Lowden (Small Axe: Mangrove), Dominic Cooper (The Preacher), Charlotte Spencer (Cinderella), Tom Cullen (Black Mirror), Emun Elliot (Old), Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar) and Stefanie Martini (The Last Kingdom).
Inspired by the true story of the UK’s iconic Brink’s-Mat robbery and the decades-long chain of events that followed, The Gold dramatizes the country’s ‘crime of the Century’ across six episodes for BBC One and Paramount+ internationally.
Written by Neil Forsyth (Guilt), we can also reveal that the project will be directed by recent Oscar winner Aneil Karia (The Long Goodbye) along with Lawrence Gough (Misfits).
Set on the 26th November 1983, the series will chart how six armed men broke into the Brink’s-...
- 4/13/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Mae Martin, the star of Netflix comedy Feel Good, has signed a first-look deal with their production collaborator Objective Fiction.
Martin and Objective Fiction have made two seasons of Feel Good together, while they are also partnering to make another Netflix series, which is closer to a drama and has been titled Programmed. Other film and TV projects are expected to emerge from the first-look pact.
Martin, who came out as non-binary earlier this year, said: “I absolutely love working with Objective Fiction; their sensitivity, sense of humour and drive make them the dream partners for me. I’m really happy to continue the relationship and look forward to what we do next.â€.
Objective Fiction chief creative officer Ben Farrell said: “I’m delighted that, post Feel Good, Mae wants to continue their relationship with Objective Fiction for their new writing. They’re absolutely brilliant.â€.
Martin is repped by Curtis Brown and CAA.
Martin and Objective Fiction have made two seasons of Feel Good together, while they are also partnering to make another Netflix series, which is closer to a drama and has been titled Programmed. Other film and TV projects are expected to emerge from the first-look pact.
Martin, who came out as non-binary earlier this year, said: “I absolutely love working with Objective Fiction; their sensitivity, sense of humour and drive make them the dream partners for me. I’m really happy to continue the relationship and look forward to what we do next.â€.
Objective Fiction chief creative officer Ben Farrell said: “I’m delighted that, post Feel Good, Mae wants to continue their relationship with Objective Fiction for their new writing. They’re absolutely brilliant.â€.
Martin is repped by Curtis Brown and CAA.
- 6/16/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu announced “Nine Perfect Strangers” will premiere on August 18 and be released weekly, while “Only Murders in the Building” will premiere on August 31 and be released weekly.
Based on the bestselling book by Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. Nine “stressed city dwellers” try to get on a path to a better way of living there over the course of 10 days (taking place over eight episodes).
“Nine Perfect Strangers” stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.
Director Jonathan Levine serves as an executive producer alongside Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Jodi Matterson for Made Up Stories; Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films; Moriarty, David E. Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, Molly Allen, Samantha Strauss and McCarthy. Co-showrunners Kelley and...
Based on the bestselling book by Liane Moriarty, “Nine Perfect Strangers” takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. Nine “stressed city dwellers” try to get on a path to a better way of living there over the course of 10 days (taking place over eight episodes).
“Nine Perfect Strangers” stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone and Manny Jacinto.
Director Jonathan Levine serves as an executive producer alongside Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky and Jodi Matterson for Made Up Stories; Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films; Moriarty, David E. Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, Molly Allen, Samantha Strauss and McCarthy. Co-showrunners Kelley and...
- 5/18/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Objective Fiction, the UK producer behind Netflix comedy Feel Good, is opening a permanent Los Angeles operation, which will be led by head of scripted Hannah Mackay.
Mackay is relocating to the U.S. and will become SVP of Objective Fiction America with immediate effect. She will be responsible for winning original commissions, as well as overseeing American co-productions. Objective Fiction America will be based alongside Objective Media Group America, within All3Media America.
Objective Fiction’s U.S. development slate includes a new project with Feel Good creator Mae Martin titled Programmed; AMC Studios’ The Hook, by Neil Forsyth and John Niven and Designer Spy, by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley; Witless, a co-production with Funny or Die for CBS Studios; and a new female take on Peep Show for FX.
Mackay executive produced Feel Good, which was a Channel 4 and Netflix co-production before the U.S. streamer decided...
Mackay is relocating to the U.S. and will become SVP of Objective Fiction America with immediate effect. She will be responsible for winning original commissions, as well as overseeing American co-productions. Objective Fiction America will be based alongside Objective Media Group America, within All3Media America.
Objective Fiction’s U.S. development slate includes a new project with Feel Good creator Mae Martin titled Programmed; AMC Studios’ The Hook, by Neil Forsyth and John Niven and Designer Spy, by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley; Witless, a co-production with Funny or Die for CBS Studios; and a new female take on Peep Show for FX.
Mackay executive produced Feel Good, which was a Channel 4 and Netflix co-production before the U.S. streamer decided...
- 3/30/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Objective Fiction, producer of Netflix/Channel 4 show “Feel Good,” is setting up a permanent U.S.-based operation.
Hannah Mackay, previously the outfit’s head of scripted, will be relocating to Los Angeles to take up the role of senior VP, Objective Fiction America, with immediate effect.
Mackay’s focus will be on North American original commissions, alongside U.S./U.K. co-productions. Objective Fiction’s current slate of U.S. developments include a project from “Feel Good” creator and star Mae Martin for Netflix; “The Hook,” by Neil Forsyth and John Niven; and “Designer Spy” by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley, both for AMC Studios; “Witless,” a co-production with Funny or Die for CBS Studios; and a female take on “Peep Show” for FX.
Objective Fiction’s new U.S. office will also help the international growth of Tannadice Pictures, a label they established in 2020 with “Guilt” writer Neil Forsyth.
Hannah Mackay, previously the outfit’s head of scripted, will be relocating to Los Angeles to take up the role of senior VP, Objective Fiction America, with immediate effect.
Mackay’s focus will be on North American original commissions, alongside U.S./U.K. co-productions. Objective Fiction’s current slate of U.S. developments include a project from “Feel Good” creator and star Mae Martin for Netflix; “The Hook,” by Neil Forsyth and John Niven; and “Designer Spy” by Kevin Cecil and Andy Riley, both for AMC Studios; “Witless,” a co-production with Funny or Die for CBS Studios; and a female take on “Peep Show” for FX.
Objective Fiction’s new U.S. office will also help the international growth of Tannadice Pictures, a label they established in 2020 with “Guilt” writer Neil Forsyth.
- 3/30/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actor and writer Matt Berry is going to Hollywood, and moving to the BBC, with “Toast of Tinseltown,” the fourth season of the sitcom that won him a BAFTA for best male comedy performance.
“Toast of London,” written by Arthur Mathews and Berry, played for three seasons from 2013 through 2015 on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 and IFC in the U.S. The new, six-part season will air on BBC One and iPlayer. It will see Berry reprising the role of Steven Toast, an eccentric and arrogant actor determined to win the recognition he mistakenly believes he deserves, as he moves to Hollywood and attempts to become a movie star.
The new season will feature a mix of new and returning cast members and is set to be filmed later this year. It is produced by All3Media’s Objective Fiction, in association with Wiip.
Berry said, “Toast himself would very much...
“Toast of London,” written by Arthur Mathews and Berry, played for three seasons from 2013 through 2015 on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 and IFC in the U.S. The new, six-part season will air on BBC One and iPlayer. It will see Berry reprising the role of Steven Toast, an eccentric and arrogant actor determined to win the recognition he mistakenly believes he deserves, as he moves to Hollywood and attempts to become a movie star.
The new season will feature a mix of new and returning cast members and is set to be filmed later this year. It is produced by All3Media’s Objective Fiction, in association with Wiip.
Berry said, “Toast himself would very much...
- 2/10/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
What We Do In the Shadows actor Matt Berry will revive his cult character, Steven Toast, after six years — and the comedy has been swooped up by the BBC after it originally aired on Channel 4.
BBC One and iPlayer have commissioned Objective Fiction to make six-part Toast Of Tinseltown (working title), which will spotlight eccentric and arrogant actor Toast as he attempts to become a movie star in Hollywood.
It follows three seasons of the show broadcasting on Channel 4 under the Toast Of London title. Berry, who co-writes the series with Arthur Mathews, won a BAFTA for his performance as Toast in 2015.
Berry said Toast would “very much approve” of the comedy’s move to the BBC, while Mathews added: “Hollywood is a brave new world for Toast. There will be triumphs and tribulations (but mostly tribulations – and indeed humiliations).”
BBC comedy controller Shane Allen said: “This sitcom is...
BBC One and iPlayer have commissioned Objective Fiction to make six-part Toast Of Tinseltown (working title), which will spotlight eccentric and arrogant actor Toast as he attempts to become a movie star in Hollywood.
It follows three seasons of the show broadcasting on Channel 4 under the Toast Of London title. Berry, who co-writes the series with Arthur Mathews, won a BAFTA for his performance as Toast in 2015.
Berry said Toast would “very much approve” of the comedy’s move to the BBC, while Mathews added: “Hollywood is a brave new world for Toast. There will be triumphs and tribulations (but mostly tribulations – and indeed humiliations).”
BBC comedy controller Shane Allen said: “This sitcom is...
- 2/10/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Lenny Henry, the British comedian, actor and diversity campaigner, is collaborating with A Very English Scandal scribe Russell T Davies on a deeply personal ITV drama series inspired by his mother’s move from Jamaica to the UK in the 1950s.
Henry’s Douglas Road Productions and Tiger Aspect — both part of the Banijay group — will make Three Little Birds for ITV, with Davies consulting on the script and serving as an executive producer.
The six-part series will narrate a Windrush-era story of two sisters, Leah and Chantrelle, and their Bible-loving acquaintance, Hosanna, as they leave the Caribbean to embark on a new life in Britain.
On arriving in Notting Hill, they quickly realize that London is not for them and flee to the Midlands, overcoming racism and integration issues to make a new home for themselves.
ITV drama head Polly Hill said Henry’s scripts are funny, moving and life-affirming,...
Henry’s Douglas Road Productions and Tiger Aspect — both part of the Banijay group — will make Three Little Birds for ITV, with Davies consulting on the script and serving as an executive producer.
The six-part series will narrate a Windrush-era story of two sisters, Leah and Chantrelle, and their Bible-loving acquaintance, Hosanna, as they leave the Caribbean to embark on a new life in Britain.
On arriving in Notting Hill, they quickly realize that London is not for them and flee to the Midlands, overcoming racism and integration issues to make a new home for themselves.
ITV drama head Polly Hill said Henry’s scripts are funny, moving and life-affirming,...
- 12/10/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Mae Martin must be feelin’ good about this piece of news.
The comedian’s Netflix series “Feel Good” has been renewed for a second and final season at the streamer. Season 2, currently in production in London, is slated to premiere in 2021.
Whereas the first season was a co-production between Netflix and Channel 4 in the U.K., season 2 will be exclusively on the streamer. Netflix is also developing another series Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive bidding situation.
As for the plot of season 2, it will see Mae & George’s (Charlotte Richie) complicated love story continue as Mae struggles to come to terms with the ghosts from her past and George tries to reinvent her present. Can they grow together or will they grow apart?
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love...
The comedian’s Netflix series “Feel Good” has been renewed for a second and final season at the streamer. Season 2, currently in production in London, is slated to premiere in 2021.
Whereas the first season was a co-production between Netflix and Channel 4 in the U.K., season 2 will be exclusively on the streamer. Netflix is also developing another series Martin and Objective Fiction, won in a competitive bidding situation.
As for the plot of season 2, it will see Mae & George’s (Charlotte Richie) complicated love story continue as Mae struggles to come to terms with the ghosts from her past and George tries to reinvent her present. Can they grow together or will they grow apart?
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love...
- 12/7/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has renewed Mae Martin’s addiction dramedy “Feel Good” for a second and final season, which is set to premiere in 2021. Production has already begun in London.
“Feel Good” is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama created by Canadian comic Martin and Joe Hampson. They write the series together. Though Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, Season 2 is all Netflix.
Don’t be too sad to see it go: Netflix says it is developing another series from Martin and production company Objective Fiction.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” Martin said on Monday in a statement provided to media. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with...
“Feel Good” is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama created by Canadian comic Martin and Joe Hampson. They write the series together. Though Season 1 was a co-production with Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland, Season 2 is all Netflix.
Don’t be too sad to see it go: Netflix says it is developing another series from Martin and production company Objective Fiction.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of ‘Feel Good,’ and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” Martin said on Monday in a statement provided to media. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with...
- 12/7/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Netflix has renewed Feel Good, its critically praised semi-autobiographical dramedy from Canadian comic Mae Martin and Joe Hampson, for a second and final season. Production is underway in London on the series that stars Martin, Charlotte Ritchie and Lisa Kudrow. Joining the season 2 cast are Jordan Stephens (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), John Ross Bowie (Speechless), Eve (The Talk), and The Walking Dead‘s Eleanor Matsuura.
Season 2 is slated to premiere in 2021.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” said co-creator and star Martin. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with the incredible team at Objective Fiction and our hilarious cast. Having spent most of 2020 speaking only to my kettle...
Season 2 is slated to premiere in 2021.
“I’m beyond excited to be able to return to the world of Feel Good, and to see Mae and George’s love story through to the dramatic conclusion we had always planned,” said co-creator and star Martin. “I’m really deeply attached to this story and I’m so grateful to be getting back to work with the incredible team at Objective Fiction and our hilarious cast. Having spent most of 2020 speaking only to my kettle...
- 12/7/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Charlotte Lewis has been promoted to head of comedy at Objective Fiction, the All3Media-owned production outfit behind shows including Netflix/Channel 4 co-production Feel Good.
Lewis first joined Objective in 2013 and during her seven years with the company, she has developed and produced all three seasons of BBC Three’s Witless, which has been optioned for a U.S. remake by CBS Studios. She also developed and produced Roisin Conaty’s Channel 4 show GameFace.
In her newly-created role, Lewis will work alongside head of development Kelly McGolpin. Objective Fiction’s chief creative officer Ben Farrell said she is an “outstanding producer.”
Commenting on her promotion, Lewis said: “It’s a joy to work alongside such an incredibly talented team and I’m looking forward to building on Objective Fiction’s track record of brilliant shows.”
Beginning her career in comedy entertainment, she has worked in both production and...
Lewis first joined Objective in 2013 and during her seven years with the company, she has developed and produced all three seasons of BBC Three’s Witless, which has been optioned for a U.S. remake by CBS Studios. She also developed and produced Roisin Conaty’s Channel 4 show GameFace.
In her newly-created role, Lewis will work alongside head of development Kelly McGolpin. Objective Fiction’s chief creative officer Ben Farrell said she is an “outstanding producer.”
Commenting on her promotion, Lewis said: “It’s a joy to work alongside such an incredibly talented team and I’m looking forward to building on Objective Fiction’s track record of brilliant shows.”
Beginning her career in comedy entertainment, she has worked in both production and...
- 12/3/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
“Guilt” and “Eric, Ernie and Me” writer Neil Forsyth is launching production label Tannadice Pictures in partnership with Objective Fiction, the production company behind Netflix and Channel 4 co-production “Feel Good.”
Forsyth will exclusively develop and write content for Objective Fiction via Tannadice Pictures, as well as develop projects with other writers through the new label. He has previously worked with Objective Fiction on BBC Four biopic “Eric, Ernie and Me.”
Forsyth’s credits include the BBC Four “Bob Servant” series and several of Sky’s “Urban Myths” episodes.
Most recently, he created, wrote and executive produced the BBC Scotland dark comedy drama “Guilt.”
Objective Fiction, part of All3Media-backed Objective Media Group, specializes in original scripted content. Credits include Channel 4’s “Year of the Rabbit” and “GameFace,” BBC’s “Witless,” and most recently “Feel Good.”
Chief Creative Officer of Objective Fiction Ben Farrell said: “Neil is a creative force.
Forsyth will exclusively develop and write content for Objective Fiction via Tannadice Pictures, as well as develop projects with other writers through the new label. He has previously worked with Objective Fiction on BBC Four biopic “Eric, Ernie and Me.”
Forsyth’s credits include the BBC Four “Bob Servant” series and several of Sky’s “Urban Myths” episodes.
Most recently, he created, wrote and executive produced the BBC Scotland dark comedy drama “Guilt.”
Objective Fiction, part of All3Media-backed Objective Media Group, specializes in original scripted content. Credits include Channel 4’s “Year of the Rabbit” and “GameFace,” BBC’s “Witless,” and most recently “Feel Good.”
Chief Creative Officer of Objective Fiction Ben Farrell said: “Neil is a creative force.
- 6/9/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Neil Forsyth, the writer of BBC drama Guilt, has launched a production label that will sit alongside Objective Fiction, the producer behind Netflix and Channel 4 co-production Feel Good.
Forsyth has founded Tannadice Pictures, which will house all of his new projects and will establish relationships with other writers to develop new scripted shows.
His existing projects will be unaffected, including a second season of Guilt, starring Catastrophe actor Mark Bonnar, and an adaptation of British drugs baron Howard Marks’ autobiography, Mr Nice, with Sky-backed The Lighthouse.
Objective Fiction and Tannadice Pictures are part of Objective Media Group, which is ultimately owned by All3Media, the Discovery and Liberty Global-backed production group.
Forsyth and Objective Fiction previously worked together on Rts Award-nominated BBC drama Eric, Ernie and Me, about the iconic British comedians Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
Forsyth said: “I’ve always enjoyed working with Objective, who have...
Forsyth has founded Tannadice Pictures, which will house all of his new projects and will establish relationships with other writers to develop new scripted shows.
His existing projects will be unaffected, including a second season of Guilt, starring Catastrophe actor Mark Bonnar, and an adaptation of British drugs baron Howard Marks’ autobiography, Mr Nice, with Sky-backed The Lighthouse.
Objective Fiction and Tannadice Pictures are part of Objective Media Group, which is ultimately owned by All3Media, the Discovery and Liberty Global-backed production group.
Forsyth and Objective Fiction previously worked together on Rts Award-nominated BBC drama Eric, Ernie and Me, about the iconic British comedians Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
Forsyth said: “I’ve always enjoyed working with Objective, who have...
- 6/9/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
BBC Two has ordered a full series of Expectation comedy Alma’s Not Normal as part of a raft of comedy commissions, which also include a new episode of Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe.
Alma’s Not Normal was created and written by Sophie Willan, who plays Alma, a wild-child woman trying to get her life back on track following a recent breakup.
It was piloted earlier this month and earned rave reviews, with many critics calling on BBC Two to commission a full six-part series. Willan said she has been using the coronavirus lockdown as an opportunity to develop ideas for the show.
“I’ve been overwhelmed by the fabulous response...
Alma’s Not Normal was created and written by Sophie Willan, who plays Alma, a wild-child woman trying to get her life back on track following a recent breakup.
It was piloted earlier this month and earned rave reviews, with many critics calling on BBC Two to commission a full six-part series. Willan said she has been using the coronavirus lockdown as an opportunity to develop ideas for the show.
“I’ve been overwhelmed by the fabulous response...
- 4/21/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
“Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker is making a half-hour isolation special of his “Wipe” review series for the BBC, with the working title of “Charlie Brooker’s Antiviral Wipe.”
Before “Black Mirror,” Brooker rose to fame with the BBC “Wipe” review series, which began in 2006 with “Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe,” and went on to include “Newswipe with Charlie Brooker,” “Charlie Brooker’s Gameswipe” and “Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe.” The last episode of his annual “Wipe” review ran in 2016.
Last year, Brooker said he was too busy working on Netflix series “Black Mirror” to focus on “Wipe,” but the lockdown has clearly freed up some of his time.
The BBC said Brooker will be taking “a typically sharp look at life in lockdown, in a show made during lockdown.” The program will air on channel BBC Two.
As well as coverage of the crisis itself, Brooker will also be looking...
Before “Black Mirror,” Brooker rose to fame with the BBC “Wipe” review series, which began in 2006 with “Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe,” and went on to include “Newswipe with Charlie Brooker,” “Charlie Brooker’s Gameswipe” and “Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe.” The last episode of his annual “Wipe” review ran in 2016.
Last year, Brooker said he was too busy working on Netflix series “Black Mirror” to focus on “Wipe,” but the lockdown has clearly freed up some of his time.
The BBC said Brooker will be taking “a typically sharp look at life in lockdown, in a show made during lockdown.” The program will air on channel BBC Two.
As well as coverage of the crisis itself, Brooker will also be looking...
- 4/21/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
If you know Matt Berry from his most famous roles — such as The It Crowd’s idiot boss Douglas Reynholm, Toast of London’s pompous struggling actor Steven Toast, or the preening and lascivious vampire Laszlo on What We Do in the Shadows — talking to him over the phone is sort of like meeting his un-evil twin. Where his characters are outrageous and inappropriate, Berry is circumspect and gentlemanly. While they pronounce every word as if they’re doing Shakespeare in the Park, with a ponderous theatricality, his signature rich...
- 2/29/2020
- by Maria Fontoura
- Rollingstone.com
In today’s TV news roundup, Bet Plus renewed “Bigger” for a second season, and Netflix announced premiere dates for “On My Block” Season 3 and “Feel Good.”
Casting
Josh Hartnett has been cast in Quibi’s upcoming series “Die Hart.“ Hartnett will play a fictionalized character of himself, an alumnus of the action school where Kevin Hart is training. Harnett’s character has returned to the school to participate in Hart’s training where he is trying to become an action star in a movie. The series follows Hart who no longer wants to be the comedic sidekick and tries to land his dream job as the leading man action star. However, he must train at the world’s greatest action star school where he is pushed to his limits by the action school coach (John Travolta) and a “tough-minded” student (Nathalie Emmanuel). Hartnett is represented by ICM, Management 360,...
Casting
Josh Hartnett has been cast in Quibi’s upcoming series “Die Hart.“ Hartnett will play a fictionalized character of himself, an alumnus of the action school where Kevin Hart is training. Harnett’s character has returned to the school to participate in Hart’s training where he is trying to become an action star in a movie. The series follows Hart who no longer wants to be the comedic sidekick and tries to land his dream job as the leading man action star. However, he must train at the world’s greatest action star school where he is pushed to his limits by the action school coach (John Travolta) and a “tough-minded” student (Nathalie Emmanuel). Hartnett is represented by ICM, Management 360,...
- 2/19/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, IFC has renewed “Year of the Rabbit” and Netflix released a trailer for “Altered Carbon” Season 2.
Casting
Nathalie Emmanuel has been cast in Quibi‘s upcoming series “Die Hart” with Kevin Hart and John Travolta. In it, Emmanuel plays a “tough-minded student” of Hart’s character. Hart plays a fictionalized character of himself who gets his wish of no longer wanting to be the comedic sidekick when a famous director offers him to his dream of being a leading man action star. However, Hart must first train at the world’s greatest action star school where he is pushed to his limits by the action school coach (Travolta). Production for this series is set to begin this February.
Bravo‘s “Top Chef” announced its Season 17 all-star chefs are Eric Adjepong, Karen Akunowicz, Jennifer Carroll, Stephanie Cmar, Lisa Fernandes, Kevin Gillespie, Gregory Gourdet, Melissa King,...
Casting
Nathalie Emmanuel has been cast in Quibi‘s upcoming series “Die Hart” with Kevin Hart and John Travolta. In it, Emmanuel plays a “tough-minded student” of Hart’s character. Hart plays a fictionalized character of himself who gets his wish of no longer wanting to be the comedic sidekick when a famous director offers him to his dream of being a leading man action star. However, Hart must first train at the world’s greatest action star school where he is pushed to his limits by the action school coach (Travolta). Production for this series is set to begin this February.
Bravo‘s “Top Chef” announced its Season 17 all-star chefs are Eric Adjepong, Karen Akunowicz, Jennifer Carroll, Stephanie Cmar, Lisa Fernandes, Kevin Gillespie, Gregory Gourdet, Melissa King,...
- 2/11/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Rising Canadian comedian Mae Martin has created and will star in a semi-autobiographical comedy for Netflix and British broadcaster Channel 4.
Martin is behind Mae and George (w/t), a six-part series produced by Fresh Meat and Peep Show producer Objective Fiction. It marks the latest co-production between the two companies, following breakout hit The End of the Fxxxing World.
The series follows recovering addict and comedian Mae, who is trying to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of her life. Life is further complicated by a new and all consuming relationship with her new girlfriend George. The story is described as “deeply personal” and “darkly hilarious” and centers around the unique pressures of navigating the modern-day fluid landscape of gender and sexuality.
Martin is co-writing with Joe Hampson, who has written for shows including Skins, The News Quiz and Newsjack.
It will air...
Martin is behind Mae and George (w/t), a six-part series produced by Fresh Meat and Peep Show producer Objective Fiction. It marks the latest co-production between the two companies, following breakout hit The End of the Fxxxing World.
The series follows recovering addict and comedian Mae, who is trying to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of her life. Life is further complicated by a new and all consuming relationship with her new girlfriend George. The story is described as “deeply personal” and “darkly hilarious” and centers around the unique pressures of navigating the modern-day fluid landscape of gender and sexuality.
Martin is co-writing with Joe Hampson, who has written for shows including Skins, The News Quiz and Newsjack.
It will air...
- 3/27/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Keely Hawes, one of the breakout stars of Bodyguard, Veep’s Sally Phillips and Three Girls’ Jill Halfpenny have joined IFC and Channel 4’s comedy series Year of the Rabbit.
The trio have joined the show, which stars Toast of London’s Matt Berry, as it goes into production on location in the UK.
Hawes stars as the mysterious Lydia, Phillips is Princess Juliana of Bulgaria, and Halfpenny features as Rabbit’s ex, the deadly Flora.
The six-part series follows a group of Victorian detectives; Berry, who stars in Jim Hosking’s An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn and Matt Groening’s Netflix animation Disenchantment, plays Detective Inspector Rabbitt, a hardened booze-hound who’s seen it all, and his new, hapless, by-the-books partner, played by Parade End’s Freddie Fox. While investigating a local murder, the chief of police’s lewd but insightful adoptive daughter, played by Chewing Gum’s Susan Wokoma,...
The trio have joined the show, which stars Toast of London’s Matt Berry, as it goes into production on location in the UK.
Hawes stars as the mysterious Lydia, Phillips is Princess Juliana of Bulgaria, and Halfpenny features as Rabbit’s ex, the deadly Flora.
The six-part series follows a group of Victorian detectives; Berry, who stars in Jim Hosking’s An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn and Matt Groening’s Netflix animation Disenchantment, plays Detective Inspector Rabbitt, a hardened booze-hound who’s seen it all, and his new, hapless, by-the-books partner, played by Parade End’s Freddie Fox. While investigating a local murder, the chief of police’s lewd but insightful adoptive daughter, played by Chewing Gum’s Susan Wokoma,...
- 1/30/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Are you ready for a laugh? HBO has released episode descriptions and photos for Tracey Ullman's Show. Check them out, below. While the descriptions won't make you laugh, the chameleon comedian Ullman will. Tracey Ullman created the TV show and executive produces with Ben Farrell and Myfanwy Moore. Caroline Norris produces.In Tracey Ullman's Show, season one, Tracey will appear as celebrities including Dame Judi Dench, German chancellor Angela Merkel, and Dame Maggie Smith. She will also play characters like an ex-dictator’s wife, a fashion model agent, a drama teacher, and an accident-prone massage therapist. The first season premieres on HBO, Friday, October 28, 2016, at 11:00pm Et/Pt.Read More…...
- 10/6/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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UKTV has commissioned a second series of the Marley's Ghosts TV programme for its Gold comedy channel. Translation: UKTV has renewed its Marley's Ghosts TV series for a second season on Gold. Marley's Ghosts, season two, will contain six 40-minutes episodes, including a Christmas special.
The cast of Marley's Ghosts include John Hannah, Sarah Alexander, Jo Joyner, and Nicholas Burns. The comedy is co-produced by Objective Fiction, part of Objective Media Group, and John Stanley Productions. Daniel Peacock writes Marley's Ghosts, with James Dean series producing and Jonathan Gershfield directing. Executive Producers are Simon Lupton for UKTV, Objective Fiction's Ben Farrell, and Objective Media Group's Layla Smith.
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UKTV has commissioned a second series of the Marley's Ghosts TV programme for its Gold comedy channel. Translation: UKTV has renewed its Marley's Ghosts TV series for a second season on Gold. Marley's Ghosts, season two, will contain six 40-minutes episodes, including a Christmas special.
The cast of Marley's Ghosts include John Hannah, Sarah Alexander, Jo Joyner, and Nicholas Burns. The comedy is co-produced by Objective Fiction, part of Objective Media Group, and John Stanley Productions. Daniel Peacock writes Marley's Ghosts, with James Dean series producing and Jonathan Gershfield directing. Executive Producers are Simon Lupton for UKTV, Objective Fiction's Ben Farrell, and Objective Media Group's Layla Smith.
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- 4/19/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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