Exclusive: UK actor, comedian and writer Stephen Mangan is set to make his feature film screenwriting debut with the adaptation of Alan Temperley’s popular children’s novel Harry And The Wrinklies.
First published in 1997, the book follows a young boy who, after the sudden death of his parents, is sent off to live with an eclectic band of oldies at his aunt’s house. Once there, he realizes there is more to the OAPs than meets the eye, discovering they are a gang of convicted criminals-turned-Robin Hoods who use their heist skills to battle social injustice.
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Mangan is best known for his performances in BAFTA-winning sitcom Green Wing and U.
First published in 1997, the book follows a young boy who, after the sudden death of his parents, is sent off to live with an eclectic band of oldies at his aunt’s house. Once there, he realizes there is more to the OAPs than meets the eye, discovering they are a gang of convicted criminals-turned-Robin Hoods who use their heist skills to battle social injustice.
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Mangan is best known for his performances in BAFTA-winning sitcom Green Wing and U.
- 4/8/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
All3media International has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Slam Films, the scripted TV indie led by Episodes star Stephen Mangan and actor-producer Louise Delamere (No Angels).
The agreement gives all3media first look to sign distribution rights on any of the company’s new commissions for the next two years. Slam’s recent productions include comedy drama Bleak House Guest for Sky, starring Monica Dolan, Ian Hart and Mangan; Birthday for Sky Arts and Netflix, written by Joe Penhall and directed by Roger Michell; and, most recently, comedy Hang Ups for Channel4. Slam also co-produced feature film Away, starring Timothy Spall and Juno Temple, directed by David Blair.
Robert Delamere continues in his executive producer role. Robin Davies, who has been with the company since 2015, is the company’s head of production and was co-producer on Hang Ups. Slam was also recently joined by Katy Obr from Scott...
The agreement gives all3media first look to sign distribution rights on any of the company’s new commissions for the next two years. Slam’s recent productions include comedy drama Bleak House Guest for Sky, starring Monica Dolan, Ian Hart and Mangan; Birthday for Sky Arts and Netflix, written by Joe Penhall and directed by Roger Michell; and, most recently, comedy Hang Ups for Channel4. Slam also co-produced feature film Away, starring Timothy Spall and Juno Temple, directed by David Blair.
Robert Delamere continues in his executive producer role. Robin Davies, who has been with the company since 2015, is the company’s head of production and was co-producer on Hang Ups. Slam was also recently joined by Katy Obr from Scott...
- 6/11/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Sylvia Hoeks and Archie Madekwe are set as series regulars in Apple’s original drama series See, from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, director Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2) and the scripted drama venture of Peter Chernin’s Chernin Entertainment and Endeavor Content.
Written by Knight and directed by Lawrence, See is described as an epic, world-building drama set in the future.
Hoeks will play Queen Kane, a spiritual and military political head. Madekwe will portray Kofun, an intelligent son.
Knight and Lawrence executive produce alongside Chernin Entertainment’s Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and Kristen Campo.
Hoeks was most recently on the big screen as Luv in Blade Runner 2049 and recently wrapped The Girl in the Spider’s Web. Her TV credits include a recurring on Berlin Station.
Madekwe recently...
Written by Knight and directed by Lawrence, See is described as an epic, world-building drama set in the future.
Hoeks will play Queen Kane, a spiritual and military political head. Madekwe will portray Kofun, an intelligent son.
Knight and Lawrence executive produce alongside Chernin Entertainment’s Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and Kristen Campo.
Hoeks was most recently on the big screen as Luv in Blade Runner 2049 and recently wrapped The Girl in the Spider’s Web. Her TV credits include a recurring on Berlin Station.
Madekwe recently...
- 8/3/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sylvia Hoeks and Archie Madekwe have joined the upcoming Apple drama “See” in series regular roles.
The series is described as an epic, world-building drama set in the future. Hoeks will play Queen Kane, a spiritual and military political head. Madekwe will play Kofun, an intelligent son.
They join previously announced cast members Jason Momoa, Alfre Woodard, Yadira Guevara-Prip, and Nesta Cooper.
Hoeks recently starred in “Blade Runner 2049” as Luv and will appear in “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” as Camilla Salander. She is also known for her work in European television, having appeared in shows like “Overspel” and “Bloedverwanten.” She is repped by ICM.
Madekwe appeared in the 2018 miniseries version of “Les Misérables” as well as the British comedy film “Legacy.” He has also been cast in the upcoming series “Hang Ups.” He is repped by Curtis Brown Group.
Steven Knight wrote “See” and will serve as executive producer.
The series is described as an epic, world-building drama set in the future. Hoeks will play Queen Kane, a spiritual and military political head. Madekwe will play Kofun, an intelligent son.
They join previously announced cast members Jason Momoa, Alfre Woodard, Yadira Guevara-Prip, and Nesta Cooper.
Hoeks recently starred in “Blade Runner 2049” as Luv and will appear in “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” as Camilla Salander. She is also known for her work in European television, having appeared in shows like “Overspel” and “Bloedverwanten.” She is repped by ICM.
Madekwe appeared in the 2018 miniseries version of “Les Misérables” as well as the British comedy film “Legacy.” He has also been cast in the upcoming series “Hang Ups.” He is repped by Curtis Brown Group.
Steven Knight wrote “See” and will serve as executive producer.
- 8/3/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
David Tennant, Charles Dance and Richard E. Grant are among the raft of talent that has been set to appear on Channel 4’s upcoming dark comedy Hang Ups, the remake of Showtime’s Emmy-nominated series Web Therapy. The six-part UK version, as previously announced, will be led by Episodes' Stephen Mangan as Richard Pitt, a therapist at a crossroads who starts treating patients via webcam. Notably joining the lineup of Pitt’s clients and associates are former Broadchurch and D…...
- 10/2/2017
- Deadline TV
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