BBC and Starz have commissioned an eight-part television adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling novel “You Are Here,” with Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen set to star. The series centers on Michael and Marnie, whose attraction develops over time, following an initial connection that draws them into a long journey together. Nicholls is writing the adaptation himself. The project is produced by Element Pictures, the company behind “Normal People.” Lenny Abrahamson, who directed “Normal People,” is attached to direct the new series. Multiple outlets describe the story as a romance that mixes humor and drama and is grounded in both character study and setting, with reports indicating filming will take place in the Lake District and around Manchester. The production is described as being backed by the BBC and Starz, though a release date has not been announced. The casting pairs Foy (“All of Us Strangers”) and Macfadyen (“Succession”) in the roles of Marnie and Michael, respectively.
Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen to lead BBC and Starz adaptation of David Nicholls’ ‘You Are Here’
BBC and Starz have commissioned an eight-part television adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling novel “You Are Here,” with Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen set to star. The series centers on Michae...
- BBC and Starz are developing an eight-part adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel “You Are Here.”
- Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen will star as Marnie and Michael.
- David Nicholls writes the adaptation.
- Element Pictures produces the series, and Lenny Abrahamson directs.
- No release date has been announced; filming is reported to take place in the Lake District and around Manchester.
Claire Foy and Matthew MayFadyenClaire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen are going to star in an adaptation of One Day author David Nicholls’ novel, You Are Here.Made with the BBC and Starz, the broadcaster explained that the series will be written by Nicholls himself and directed by Normal People director Lenny Abrahamson. It’ll be filmed in the Lake District and around Manchester.Claire will play Marnie, while Pride & Prejudice star Matthew will take on the role of Michael. In the book, the pair embark on a long walk after a friend’s unexpected introduction.“Against the odds, they end up on the brink of a relationship that neither was looking for, but which might be exactly the one they both need,” said the BBC.Writer David Nicholls said, “I’m so delighted to be working on You Are Here with Element, the BBC, Starz and Lenny, whose work I’ve admired for many years. And Matthew and Claire are both just dream casting, wonderful in comedy and drama, so detailed and thoughtful and sympathetic.“The intention with the novel was to write a close-up study of a relationship, but set against this magnificent landscape, and that’s our ambition here too; to make something both intimate and epic, funny and dramatic, a romantic comedy with real emotion. We can’t wait to bring Marnie and Michael’s journey to the screen.”Matthew MacfaydenDirector Lenny Abrahamson, meanwhile, said he was an “admirer” of David’s work. He continued, “The novel is such a beautiful love story – funny, profound and ultimately deeply hopeful. I’m also extremely excited to have Claire and Matthew, two actors I hugely admire, playing Michael and Marnie.”And Kathryn Busby, the president of original programming at STARZ, said: “You Are Here is disarming, sly and deeply romantic. It captures something true and aching about the way we love now.“Together with our partners at the BBC, we are thrilled to be working with the dream team of David, Lenny, Claire, Matthew and Element Pictures to bring this beautiful love story to life. It’s a perfect fit for our STARZ audience.”We don’t yet have a release date.Still, we’re stockpiling tissues already...Related...Colin Firth And David Tennant Will Star In Bridget Jones Director's New ComedyClaire Foy Moved To Tears As She Learns Devastating Details Of Great-Grandfather's DeathClaire Foy Left 'Very Upset' By The Crown Gender Pay Gap: 'I Found It Really Heart-Breaking'
1 hour agoMatthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy are to lead the TV adaptation of “You Are Here,” the bestselling novel by “One Day” author David Nicholls. The 8-part series — which was first announced by Variety earlier this year — has been green lit by the BBC and Starz, with Lenny Abrahamson directing, reuniting with the BBC for the […]
3 hours agoThe eight-part BBC and Starz series, following the undeniable attraction between characters Michael and Marnie, is based on Nicholls' best-selling novel of the same name.
3 hours agoMatthew Macfadyen (Succession) and Claire Foy (All of Us Strangers) will star in You Are Here, a BBC and Starz adaptation of author David Nicholls’ bestseller of the same name. Nicholls has penned the eight-part adaptation, which will be produced by Normal People maker Element Pictures. Lenny Abrahamson, who directed Normal People, is the director. […]
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