Fackham Hall Explained

Fackham Hall
Director:Jim O'Hanlon
Producer:Jimmy Carr
Kris Thykier
Danny Perkins
Patrick Carr
Andrew Karpen
Kent Sanderson
Nick Shumaker
David Levine
Screenplay:Jimmy Carr
Patrick Carr
Andrew Dawson
Steve Dawson
Tim Inman
Starring:Hero Fiennes Tiffin Thomasin McKenzie Katherine Waterston Emma Laird
Distributor:Bleecker Street (United States)
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

Fackham Hall is an upcoming British period comedy film directed by Jim O'Hanlon. It stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Thomasin McKenzie, Katherine Waterston, and Emma Laird.[1] It is written by comedian Jimmy Carr in his screenwriting feature debut with Patrick Carr and The Dawson Brothers.

Premise

A new porter (Fiennes Tiffin) who embarks on an unlikely relationship with the youngest daughter (McKenzie) of a prominent UK family. At the same time, rivalries are spilling over in the Davenport family, led by Lord and Lady Davenport (Waterston) as they also weather the epic failure of the wedding of their eldest daughter (Laird) to her caddish cousin.

Cast

Production

Fackham Hall is a parody of traditional period dramas like Downton Abbey and Gosford Park.[2]

Additional casting is underway and principal photography will begin in the UK in early 2024.[1]

Jimmy Carr said:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goodfellow . Melanie . 7 September 2023 . Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Thomasin McKenzie & Katherine Waterston To Lead Jimmy Carr-Penned Spoof 'Fackham Hall'; Veterans Launches Sales With Bleecker Street Aboard For U.S. – Toronto . Deadline . 20 May 2024.
  2. Web site: British Comedy Guide. May 21, 2024. Jimmy Carr writes his first film, the Downton Abbey spoof Fackham Hall. Jay. Richardson. September 7, 2023.