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The Road Trip (2024 TV series)

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The Road Trip
GenreComedy drama
Based onThe Road Trip
by Beth O'Leary
Written byMatilda Wnek
Ryan O'Sullivan
Phoebe Eclair-Powell
Waleed Akhtar,
Directed byChina Moo-Young
Stella Corradi
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Miriam Brent
  • Rory Aitken
  • Eleanor Moran
ProducerNikki Wilson
Production companies
Original release
NetworkParamount+

The Road Trip is an upcoming comedy drama series based on Beth O'Leary's novel of the same name. The series is developed by 42 in association with VIS for Paramount+. The series will premiere on Paramount+ on December 26, 2024.[1]

Synopsis

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A romantic comedy, Addie (Appleton) is attending a wedding in Spain with her sister Deb (Laughland), but is forced to car-share with her ex, Dylan (Davidson) and his best friend Marcus (Jonsson), as well as a total stranger (Imrie).[2]

Cast

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Production

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The six-part series has 42 producing in association with PTIS – the international studio division of Paramount Global. Nikki Wilson is series producer with Kingsley Hoskins as co-producer.[3]

The series has writers including Matilda Wnek, Ryan O'Sullivan, Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Waleed Akhtar. China Moo-Young and Stella Corradi are set to direct. It has Miriam Brent, Rory Aitken and Eleanor Moran as executive producers.[4]

Filming commenced in Bristol, England, and Gran Canaria in 2023. Filming locations included Clifton, Bristol.[5][6]

Release

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The six-part series will be available on Paramount+ from 26 December 2024 in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie; Whittock, Jesse (November 12, 2024). "Paramount+ Series 'The Road Trip' Gets Launch Date & Teaser; Prime Video Sets Cast For 'Reina Roja 2'; ANICA President; Dark Horse Stages Expands; True To Nature Tracks Adventurer; S4C Names CEO — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Richardson, Jay (27 November 2023). "The Flatshare team making The Road Trip rom-com for Paramount+". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  3. ^ Creamer, Jon (20 November 2023). "42 sets off on Road Trip for Paramount+". Televisual.com. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  4. ^ Warner, Sam (28 November 2023). "The Witcher star lands next lead TV role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  5. ^ Goldbart, Max; Whittock, Jesse (November 20, 2023). "Paramount+ Greenlights 'The Road Trip' Based On Novel By 'The Flatshare' Scribe; Endemol Shine Poland Boss; 'Whiskey On The Rocks' Cast; 'Starfish' Trailer; Média-Participations Sales Hire – Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  6. ^ Driscoll, Alex (8 January 2024). "Filming spotted in Bristol for rom-com drama series". Bristol Post. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  7. ^ "The Road Trip first look & details announced". Comedy.co.uk. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.