Kara Twinton, Harriet Walter, and Laura Aikman have joined the cast of Cary Grant’s biopic “Archie” alongside Jason Isaacs, who will play the matinee idol himself.
Aikman (“Bluestone 42”) is set to play Grant’s ex-wife Diane Cannon, Walter (“Succession”) will play his mother Elsie Leach, and Twenton (“Mr. Selfridge”) will play a younger version of Elsie.
Also joining the cast are Henry Lloyd Hughes (“Ragdoll”), Ian Paulston Davis (“DI Ray”), Ian MacNeice (“Doc Martin”), Jason Watkins (“McDonald & Dodds”), Lisa Faulkner (“EastEnders”), and Niamh Cusack (“Doc Martin”). “The virtues”).
Meanwhile, Dainton Anderson (Patrick Melrose), Calame Lynch (“Bridgerton”) and Oakley Prendergast (“House”) will play small versions of Grant, whose real name is Archie Leach.
The series will follow Grant from his early life in Bristol, England, where he was born into extreme poverty in the 20th century, before auditioning for a music hall, a move that would ultimately change his life. The band went on a tour to the United States which gave him a chance to meet comedian George Burns to move up the career ladder and before long he rebranded himself as Cary Grant and emerged as a movie star.
However, his career success did not lead to happiness, especially after two failed marriages. That doesn’t stop him from going racket for love a third time, and he soon finds himself courting young actor Diane Cannon, who will eventually become his third wife.
“Archie” is written by Jeff Pope and produced by ETV Studios, ETA Pictures. Bob had the blessing of Grant’s daughter Jennifer and his ex-wife Cannon before writing the series, both of whom are executive producers. Britbox International is involved in the production. The series is set to air on ITV’s new streaming platform ITVX, later this year, followed by linear network ITV.
Paul Andrew Williams (London to Brighton) will direct while Rebecca Hodgson (“Sherwood”) will produce. Production is already underway in the UK
Polly Hill, ITV’s Head of Drama has commissioned the series and will oversee its production for ITVX. ITV Studios handles international distribution.
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