Channel 4 has greenlit Falling, a contemporary romantic drama series penned by BAFTA-winning writer Jack Thorne (Adolescence). Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You [+leggi anche:
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The project also boasts an impressive supporting cast, including Rakie Ayola (The Pact, Kaos), Jason Watkins (Coma, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies), Niamh Cusack (The Virtues, Heartbeat), Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, The Chelsea Detective), David Dawson (My Policeman [+leggi anche:
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Commenting on her new role, Hawes said: “I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of Anna and am so looking forward to working alongside the brilliant Paapa Essiedu to bring Jack Thorne’s beautiful scripts to life.”

Meanwhile, Essiedu added: “Falling is a story that has Jack Thorne’s singular talent of mining the sublime out of the ordinary running all the way through. I can’t wait to work with Keeley, Peter and the rest of the team to bring this world to life.”

“I never thought I’d write a love story, but I am very excited to be making one with the brilliant Peter Hoar. We feel so lucky we have persuaded the mighty (and lovely) Keeley Hawes, the brilliant (and also lovely) Paapa Essiedu and the most amazing company of (lovely) actors to come and make this with us, The Forge and Channel 4,” commented Thorne.

Falling is being executive-produced by George Ormond, George Faber and Thorne himself, with Joe Donaldson (Cobra, Peaky Blinders) producing. Commissioned by Ollie Madden, director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama, and Gwawr Lloyd, commissioning editor for Drama, the series will be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.

Filming has commenced in Wales and Bristol. The release date is yet to be confirmed.