How to Get to Heaven from Belfast explained
Creator: | Lisa McGee |
Director: | Michael Lennox |
Language: | English |
Num Series: | 1 |
Num Episodes: | 8 |
Network: | Netflix |
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is an upcoming television series for Netflix created by Lisa McGee and produced by Hat Trick Productions.
Premise
Three friends investigate the mysterious death of a former school mate.[1]
Cast
Production
The eight-part series is written and created by Lisa McGee.[2] In August 2023 the series was announced to be executive produced by Caroline Leddy, Liz Lewin, and Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Productions and Channel 4.[3] In March 2024, the series moved to streaming service Netflix. Michael Lennox is director.[4]
On 1 July 2024, Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne were cast in the lead roles.[5]
Filming began in Belfast in July 2024.[6] [7] [8] Filming locations include the Londonderry Arms Hotel in Carnlough.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: New comedy-thriller by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee to air on Channel 4. Buzz.ie. 27 January 2024. Ruari. Scott Byrne. 22 August 2024.
- Web site: ‘Derry Girls’ Creator Lisa McGee Sets Comedy Thriller Series ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’ at Channel 4. Variety. 27 January 2024. August 21, 2023. Ellise. Shafer.
- Web site: Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee announces new comedy thriller. Morgan. Cormack. 27 January 2024. 22 August 2024. Radio Times.
- Web site: Variety. 15 March 2024. 15 March 2024. ‘Derry Girls’ Creator Lisa McGee’s New Series ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’ Moves to Netflix. Ellise. Shafer.
- Web site: ‘Derry Girls’ Creator Lisa McGee Unveils Lead Cast for Netflix Comedy Thriller Series ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’ (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 1 July 2024. 1 July 2024. Alex. Ritman.
- Web site: 2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates. Screen Daily. 14 August 2024. Ellie. Calnan. 14 August 2024.
- Web site: How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: Derry Girls writer’s new Netflix show begins filming in NI. Belfast Telegraph. 14 August 2024. Maureen. Coleman. 1 July 2024.
- Web site: New series from Derry Girls creator to begin filming in Belfast. RTE. 19 March 2024. 19 March 2024.
- Web site: Antrim coast hotel transformed for new Netflix series from writer of Derry Girls. loveballymena. 1 July 2024. 1 July 2024.