Mr Loverman (TV series) explained
| Screenplay: | Nathaniel Price |
| Director: | Hong Khaou |
| Starring: | Lennie James |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
| Num Series: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
| Executive Producer: | Lennie James |
| Company: | Fable Pictures |
| Network: | BBC One |
Mr Loverman is an upcoming television series starring Lennie James based on the novel of the same name by Bernardine Evaristo.
Synopsis
Antiguan-born Londoner Barrington Jedidiah Walker (James) has his marriage collapse after a decades-long affair with his male best friend is revealed.[1]
Cast
Production
In June 2023, it was announced that Lennie James was to star and executive produce the eight-part series Mr Loverman for BBC One, based on the novel of the same name by Bernardine Evaristo. It is adapted by Nathaniel Price and the director is Hong Khaou.[2] [3]
Filming
Filming got underway in October 2023.[4] [5] Filming locations include Queen's Park, London.[6]
Broadcast
The series had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 14, 2024, and is expected to be broadcast in the UK in 2024.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: Radio Times. 28 December 2023. Save Me star Lennie James leads BBC adaptation of Mr Loverman. David. Craig. 6 June 2023.
- Web site: 'Mr Loverman': Lennie James To Lead BBC Adaptation Of 'Girl, Woman, Other' Scribe Bernardine Evaristo's Seventh Novel. Deadline Hollywood. 28 December 2023. Max. Goldbart. June 6, 2023.
- Web site: New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James. The Independent. 28 December 2023. Charlotte. McLaughlin. 6 June 2023.
- Web site: 28 December 2023. The Cinemaholic. Lennie James' 'Mr Loverman' Starts Shooting in London in October. Sumith. Prasad. July 25, 2023.
- Web site: Filming begins on Mr Loverman with Lennie James. Theknowledgeonline. 28 December 2023. 9 October 2023.
- Web site: 28 December 2023. BBC shoot new drama series Mr Loverman at Queen's Park. Kilburn Times. 18 October 2023. Joseph. Reaidi.
- Web site: The Guardian. 28 December 2023. 'Guaranteed to be a banger': the 50 must-see TV shows for 2024. Stuart. Heritage. Kate. Abbott. 28 December 2023.
