Mr Loverman (TV series)
| Mr Loverman | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo |
| Screenplay by | Nathaniel Price |
| Directed by | Hong Khaou |
| Starring | Lennie James |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lennie James |
| Production company | Fable Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
| Release | 14 October 2024 – present |
Mr Loverman is a British TV series starring Lennie James based on the novel of the same name by Bernardine Evaristo.
Synopsis
[edit]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
[edit]- Lennie James as Barrington Jedidiah 'Barry' Walker
- Ariyon Bakare as Morris De La Roux
- Sharon D Clarke as Carmel Walker
- Tamara Lawrance as Maxine Walker
- Sharlene Whyte as Donna Walker
- Suzette Llewellyn as Odette De La Roux
- Lochlann Ó Mearáin as Reuben Dempsey
- Tahj Miles as Daniel Walker
Production
[edit]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
[edit]Filming got underway in October 2023.[4][5]
Filming locations included the island of Antigua (Antigua and Barbuda) in the Caribbean, as well as Queen's Park, London.[6]
Reception
[edit]The series had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on 14 June 2024, and was broadcast in the UK on 14 October 2024.[7] The series was praised by critics.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ Craig, David (6 June 2023). "Save Me star Lennie James leads BBC adaptation of Mr Loverman". Radio Times. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (6 June 2023). "'Mr Loverman': Lennie James To Lead BBC Adaptation Of 'Girl, Woman, Other' Scribe Bernardine Evaristo's Seventh Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ McLaughlin, Charlotte (6 June 2023). "New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James". The Independent. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Prasad, Sumith (25 July 2023). "Lennie James' 'Mr Loverman' Starts Shooting in London in October". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Filming begins on Mr Loverman with Lennie James". Theknowledgeonline. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Reaidi, Joseph (18 October 2023). "BBC shoot new drama series Mr Loverman at Queen's Park". Kilburn Times. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Heritage, Stuart; Abbott, Kate (28 December 2023). "'Guaranteed to be a banger': the 50 must-see TV shows for 2024". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (14 October 2024). "Mr Loverman review – magnificent TV that will tear your heart open". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Tate, Gabriel (4 November 2024). "Mr Loverman, finale review: a fittingly messy and heart-rending end to a fantastic drama". The Telegraph. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Mr Loverman at IMDb