The Radleys (film)

The Radleys is an upcoming film starring Damian Lewis. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Matt Haig. Directed by Euros Lyn, it is produced by Debbie Gray for Genesius Pictures.

The Radleys
Directed byEuros Lyn
Screenplay byTalitha Stevenson
Jo Brand
Based onThe Radleys
by Matt Haig
Produced by
  • Debbie Grey
Starring
Production
companies
  • Genesius Pictures
  • Ginger Biscuit Entertainment
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Premise

Black comedy surrounding a family of vampires who chose to abstain from drinking blood, but when the inherent blood-lust of their teenage children (Baxendale and Bragason) is exposed, parents Helen (Macdonald) and Peter (Lewis) are forced to confront who they are, with the help or hindrance of Peter’s twin brother Will (also Lewis), who is a practising vampire.[1][2]

Cast

Production

Development

Adaptions of the book The Radleys by Matt Haig was completed by the British comedian Jo Brand, and written by Talitha Stevenson. Debbie Gray is producing and Damien Lewis is exec producing via his production company Ginger Biscuit Entertainment. Genesius Productions are producing and Cornerstone Films handling worldwide sales.[3]

Casting

In June 2023 Kelly Macdonald, Sophia Di Martino, Shaun Parkes, Harry Baxendale and Bo Bragason were added to the cast.[4]

Filming

Principal photography was initially scheduled for May 2023.[5] Production began in London in June 2023.[6][7] Filming locations also include Yorkshire.[8]

Release

The film is expected to be shown via Sky Cinema in 2024.[9]

References
  1. Dams, Tim (October 21, 2022). "Damian Lewis to star in 'The Radleys' from 'Heartstopper' director Euros Lyn". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  2. Devore, Britta (October 21, 2021). "Damian Lewis to Star in Euros Lyn's Dark Comedy 'The Radleys'". Collider. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  3. Lodderhose, Diana (October 21, 2022). "Damian Lewis To Star In Adaptation Of Matt Haig's Modern Vampire Title 'The Radleys' — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  4. Wiseman, Andreas (June 13, 2023). "Damian Lewis Vampire Comedy 'The Radleys' Underway; Joining Cast Includes Kelly Macdonald, Sophia Di Martino & Shaun Parkes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  5. Ramachandran, Naman (October 21, 2022). "Damian Lewis to Star in 'Heartstopper' Director Euros Lyn's 'The Radleys'". Variety. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  6. "2023 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates". Screen Daily. June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  7. McCormack, Neil (June 10, 2023). "Damian Lewis on his unlikely rock reinvention: 'I'm aware how dangerous this is for me'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  8. "The Radleys". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  9. "Sky announces start of production for The Radleys starring Damian Lewis, Kelly Macdonald and Shaun Parkes". Skygroup. June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
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