Dumbledore and J.K. Rowling are reunited once again! Well, kind of.
The BBC and HBO have announced the cast for the upcoming miniseries adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s novel The Casual Vacancy. Leading the cast is Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) as Howard Mollison, as well as Keeley Hawes (Line of Duty, Ashes To Ashes), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall, Penny Dreadful), Monica Dolan (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa), Julia McKenzie (Notes on a Scandal), and newcomer Abigail Lawrie.
The story focuses on a local election in Pagford after a sudden death.
Additional cast members include Rufus Jones (Bill, W1A), Keeley Forsyth (Coronation Street,...
The BBC and HBO have announced the cast for the upcoming miniseries adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s novel The Casual Vacancy. Leading the cast is Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) as Howard Mollison, as well as Keeley Hawes (Line of Duty, Ashes To Ashes), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall, Penny Dreadful), Monica Dolan (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa), Julia McKenzie (Notes on a Scandal), and newcomer Abigail Lawrie.
The story focuses on a local election in Pagford after a sudden death.
Additional cast members include Rufus Jones (Bill, W1A), Keeley Forsyth (Coronation Street,...
- 6/6/2014
- by Erin Strecker
- EW - Inside TV
Though it may not have been met with the critical acclaim or sales numbers of her juggernaut Harry Potter series, British author J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy certainly did not go unnoticed by BBC One and HBO when it hit shelves in 2012. The television networks announced in April that they would be collaborating on a miniseries adaptation of the adult-oriented drama. Now, the impressive cast that the networks has pulled together for The Casual Vacancy, which will run for three one-hour episodes, has been revealed.
Michael Gambon (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) will take on the role of Howard Mollison, owner of a delicatessen in the town of Pagford. Julia McKenzie (Notes on a Scandal) will play his wife, Shirley. Rufus Jones (Bill) is playing Howard Mollison’s son Miles, and Miles’ wife Samantha Mollison will be portrayed by Keeley Hawes (Ashes to Ashes). Rory Kinnear (Showtime’s...
Michael Gambon (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) will take on the role of Howard Mollison, owner of a delicatessen in the town of Pagford. Julia McKenzie (Notes on a Scandal) will play his wife, Shirley. Rufus Jones (Bill) is playing Howard Mollison’s son Miles, and Miles’ wife Samantha Mollison will be portrayed by Keeley Hawes (Ashes to Ashes). Rory Kinnear (Showtime’s...
- 6/6/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Harry Potter star Michael Gambon is reuniting with the author on whose books the movies were based, J.K. Rowling. Gambon will topline the HBO/BBC three-part miniseries The Casual Vacancy, the adaptation of Rowling’s follow-up book to the Harry Potter series. Also starring in the mini are Keeley Hawes (Line Of Duty), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall), Monica Dolan (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa), Julia McKenzie (Notes On A Scandal), and Rufus Jones (Bil). Directed by Jonny Campbell from a script by Sarah Phelps, Casual Vacancy centers on Pagford, a seemingly idyllic English village with a cobbled market square and ancient abbey. Behind the pretty façade, however, is a town at war: rich vs. poor, teenagers vs. parents, wives vs. husbands, teachers vs. pupils. Gambon plays Howard Mollison, owner of the Pagford delicatessen; Dolan plays Tess Wall; McKenzie plays Howard’s wife, Shirley Mollison; Jones plays Howard’s son, Miles Mollison; Hawes plays Miles’ wife,...
- 6/6/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Michael Gambon and Keeley Hawes are to star in BBC One's adaptation of Jk Rowling's The Casual Vacancy.
Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan and Julia McKenzie will also appear in the mini-series, based on Rowling's 2012 novel.
The Casual Vacancy centres on Pagford, a seemingly idyllic English village. Behind the pretty façade, however, is a town at war.
Gambon will play Howard Mollison, owner of the Pagford delicatessen, with McKenzie playing his wife Shirley.
Howard's son Miles is being played by Rufus Jones (W1A) with his wife Samantha Mollison being played by Keeley Hawes (Line of Duty).
Rory Kinnear (Penny Dreadful) is cast as Barry Fairbrother, while Monica Dolan (Appropriate Adult) will play Tess Wall.
Also among the cast of the three-parter are Keeley Forsyth, newcomer Abigail Lawrie, Simon McBurney, Richard Glover, Marie Critchley and Michelle Austin.
Production on The Casual Vacancy - produced by BBC One in association with HBO...
Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan and Julia McKenzie will also appear in the mini-series, based on Rowling's 2012 novel.
The Casual Vacancy centres on Pagford, a seemingly idyllic English village. Behind the pretty façade, however, is a town at war.
Gambon will play Howard Mollison, owner of the Pagford delicatessen, with McKenzie playing his wife Shirley.
Howard's son Miles is being played by Rufus Jones (W1A) with his wife Samantha Mollison being played by Keeley Hawes (Line of Duty).
Rory Kinnear (Penny Dreadful) is cast as Barry Fairbrother, while Monica Dolan (Appropriate Adult) will play Tess Wall.
Also among the cast of the three-parter are Keeley Forsyth, newcomer Abigail Lawrie, Simon McBurney, Richard Glover, Marie Critchley and Michelle Austin.
Production on The Casual Vacancy - produced by BBC One in association with HBO...
- 6/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Genre: Drama | Horror Air Date/Time: May 10 at 10/9c Network: BBC America Creator and Writer: Dominic Mitchell Cast: Luke Newberry, Emily Bevan, Harriet Cains, Stephen Thompson, Kenneth Cranham, Wunmi Mosaku, Kevin Sutton, Steve Cooper, Marie Critchley, Sandra Hugget, Gerard Thompson, Gillian Waugh, and Emmett J Scanlan Summary: ‘They’re only one missed dose away from ripping our heads apart’ is the mantra of zombie haters out to destroy the fragile peace […]...
- 5/10/2014
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Season 2 of "In the Flesh" premieres on BBC America May 10th, and if you're as excited as we are, check out the first four minutes of Episode 1 right here, right now! Not caught up? Season 1 begins streaming on BBCAmerica.com tomorrow, May 2nd.
The expanded six-episode new season of "In the Flesh" picks up nine months after the events of Season 1, and the war to protect the town from the Undead, known as Partially Deceased Syndrome (Pds) sufferers, has ceased.
Luke Newberry (The Legend of Hercules) reprises his role as Kieren Walker and leads the cast together with Emily Bevan ("The Thick of It") as Amy Driver, Harriet Cains ("Doctors") as Jem Walker, Stephen Thompson ("Doctors") as Philip Wilson, Kenneth Cranham (Maleficent) as Vicar Oddie, Kevin Sutton ("Shameless") as Gary, Steve Cooper as Steve Walker, Marie Critchley as Sue Walker, Sandra Hugget as Shirley Wilson, Gerard Thompson as Dean, and Gillian Waugh as Pearl Pinder.
The expanded six-episode new season of "In the Flesh" picks up nine months after the events of Season 1, and the war to protect the town from the Undead, known as Partially Deceased Syndrome (Pds) sufferers, has ceased.
Luke Newberry (The Legend of Hercules) reprises his role as Kieren Walker and leads the cast together with Emily Bevan ("The Thick of It") as Amy Driver, Harriet Cains ("Doctors") as Jem Walker, Stephen Thompson ("Doctors") as Philip Wilson, Kenneth Cranham (Maleficent) as Vicar Oddie, Kevin Sutton ("Shameless") as Gary, Steve Cooper as Steve Walker, Marie Critchley as Sue Walker, Sandra Hugget as Shirley Wilson, Gerard Thompson as Dean, and Gillian Waugh as Pearl Pinder.
- 5/1/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
The BBC zombie series, In The Flesh, continues in May and we have a look at new footage from the upcoming episodes. While we don’t have a UK release date at this time, it has been confirmed that it will premiere on BBC America on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00pm. For those who are unfamiliar with the series, here’s a brief overview of the first season:
“The series follows zombie teenager Kieren Walker and his reintegration back into both the local community and the heart of his family. After his suicide four years ago, his friends and family thought they’d never see Kieren again. But then, shortly after his funeral, thousands rose from the dead; and after months of re-habilitation and medication, the zombies, now known as Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferers, are gradually being returned to their homes. When Kieran returns, he is forced to confront his family,...
“The series follows zombie teenager Kieren Walker and his reintegration back into both the local community and the heart of his family. After his suicide four years ago, his friends and family thought they’d never see Kieren again. But then, shortly after his funeral, thousands rose from the dead; and after months of re-habilitation and medication, the zombies, now known as Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferers, are gradually being returned to their homes. When Kieran returns, he is forced to confront his family,...
- 3/31/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We knew BBC America would be airing Season 2 of "In the Flesh" sometime this year, and now the official premiere date has arrived along with a "first look" teaser video and a few more details of what's coming.
The expanded six-episode new season of "In the Flesh" will debut on Saturday, May 10th, at 10/9c immediately following a new episode of "Orphan Black," only on BBC America.
Synopsis:
"In the Flesh" creator Dominic Mitchell reignites the world of teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), a Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferer who continues in his struggle to find acceptance. The six-parter is a BBC America co-production with BBC Drama Production North.
In the cauldron of Roarton, where the living and the undead have reached a fragile peace, Kieren is desperately keeping his head down and squirreling money into his ‘escape fund’ for Paris. But in the wider world, fear is in the air.
The expanded six-episode new season of "In the Flesh" will debut on Saturday, May 10th, at 10/9c immediately following a new episode of "Orphan Black," only on BBC America.
Synopsis:
"In the Flesh" creator Dominic Mitchell reignites the world of teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), a Pds (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferer who continues in his struggle to find acceptance. The six-parter is a BBC America co-production with BBC Drama Production North.
In the cauldron of Roarton, where the living and the undead have reached a fragile peace, Kieren is desperately keeping his head down and squirreling money into his ‘escape fund’ for Paris. But in the wider world, fear is in the air.
- 3/31/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
All too soon, BBC Three's unique take on the zombie drama, Dominic Mitchell's In The Flesh, has reached its climax. At a series launch screening, director Jonny Campbell talked at length about how he and Mitchell wanted this run of episodes to feel complete and not like a teaser or "three-part pilot" - but in the event, that's exactly what In The Flesh feels like.
In the aftermath of episode two's dramatic events, Kieran (Luke Newberry) has fled his family home and Rick (David Walmsley) is being forced to choose between his human family and his 'rabid rotter' compatriots.
Kieran eventually finds himself back at the supermarket - briefly glimpsed in episode one's opening sequence - where he and Amy (Emily Bevans) stalked and killed Lisa Lancaster (Riann Steele). Back then, Jem (Harriet Cains) - despite all her bluster - was unable to kill her zombified brother when she had the chance.
In the aftermath of episode two's dramatic events, Kieran (Luke Newberry) has fled his family home and Rick (David Walmsley) is being forced to choose between his human family and his 'rabid rotter' compatriots.
Kieran eventually finds himself back at the supermarket - briefly glimpsed in episode one's opening sequence - where he and Amy (Emily Bevans) stalked and killed Lisa Lancaster (Riann Steele). Back then, Jem (Harriet Cains) - despite all her bluster - was unable to kill her zombified brother when she had the chance.
- 3/31/2013
- Digital Spy
Review Louisa Mellor 31 Mar 2013 - 23:00
Impressive BBC Three drama In the Flesh came to an emotional conclusion. Here’s Louisa’s review of the final instalment…
This review contains spoilers.
Midway through the final part of In the Flesh, it was all going so well. Kieren had cathartically confessed to the parents of his last victim, Amy was off to seek her undead fortune (admittedly a departure more bitter than sweet after she’d been used and abused by the supposedly non-monstrous men of Roarton), and the Walker siblings were pals again. You’d have been wet behind the ears to drop your guard at that point though, as there was anguish aplenty in store.
We’d learnt what In the Flesh was capable of in the brutal last ten minutes of episode one, so this conclusion shouldn’t have come as the surprise it did. Killing off the...
Impressive BBC Three drama In the Flesh came to an emotional conclusion. Here’s Louisa’s review of the final instalment…
This review contains spoilers.
Midway through the final part of In the Flesh, it was all going so well. Kieren had cathartically confessed to the parents of his last victim, Amy was off to seek her undead fortune (admittedly a departure more bitter than sweet after she’d been used and abused by the supposedly non-monstrous men of Roarton), and the Walker siblings were pals again. You’d have been wet behind the ears to drop your guard at that point though, as there was anguish aplenty in store.
We’d learnt what In the Flesh was capable of in the brutal last ten minutes of episode one, so this conclusion shouldn’t have come as the surprise it did. Killing off the...
- 3/31/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
From its outset, BBC Three's new Sunday night drama In The Flesh had to face high expectations - taking on the time-slot previously allocated to long-running cult favourite Being Human is pressure enough, but with Us zombie offering The Walking Dead smashing cable TV records across the pond, there was something of an onus on new writer Dominic Mitchell's three-parter to prove that it had something different to offer.
In The Flesh is certainly different, but taking liberties with 'classic' zombie mythology was also a risk. If - like this writer - you prefer your zombies in the mindless, shambling mould established by George A Romero, then talk of flesh-eaters that "evolve" might leave you hankering for your Night of the Living Dead two-disc special edition.
For the most part though, the opening instalment of this very British take on the genre works. It's a rather unsettling mixture of...
In The Flesh is certainly different, but taking liberties with 'classic' zombie mythology was also a risk. If - like this writer - you prefer your zombies in the mindless, shambling mould established by George A Romero, then talk of flesh-eaters that "evolve" might leave you hankering for your Night of the Living Dead two-disc special edition.
For the most part though, the opening instalment of this very British take on the genre works. It's a rather unsettling mixture of...
- 3/17/2013
- Digital Spy
In the Flesh Trailer, Episode Plot Synopsis. BBC‘s In the Flesh (2013) BBC Three Launch TV show trailer, episode 1-2 plot synopsis stars Luke Newberry, Steve Cooper, Marie Critchley, Harriet Cains, and Steve Evets. We previously published the In the Flesh (2013): Season 1 TV show trailer. The official press release for episode [...]
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- 3/14/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
In the Flesh Trailer. BBC‘s In the Flesh (2013): Season 1 TV show trailer stars Luke Newberry, Steve Cooper, Marie Critchley, Harriet Cains, and Steve Evets. In the Flesh‘s plot synopsis: “After his death four years ago, his friends and family thought they’d never see Kieren (Luke Newberry) again. But then, shortly [...]
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Continue reading: In The Flesh (2013): Season 1 TV Show Trailer: Zombie BBC Series...
- 2/27/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
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