Everything Now (TV series)

Everything Now is a British teen comedy-drama television series created by Ripley Parker, starring Sophie Wilde. Developed by Left Bank Pictures, the series was released on Netflix on 5 October 2023.[1]

Everything Now
Created byRipley Parker
Directed by
  • Dionne Edwards
  • Charlie Manton
  • Laura Steinel
  • Alyssa McClelland
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Andy Harries
  • Sian McWilliams
  • Rob Bullock
  • Ripley Parker
Producers
  • Andy Brunskill
  • Huberta von Liel
Cinematography
  • Mark Nutkins
  • Alvin V Rush
Editors
  • Al Morrow
  • Andrew Walton
  • Jack Goessens
Production companyLeft Bank Pictures
Release
Original networkNetflix

Synopsis

Mia (Wilde) is a 16-year-old girl from London who rejoins sixth form after a hospital stay due to anorexia nervosa.[2]

Cast

Main

Recurring
  • Kiran Krishnakumar as Jonah
  • George Greenland as Nick
  • Sani Thabo as Rhodri
  • Amy Trigg as Miss Lambert

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [3]
1"Episode 1"Alyssa McClellandRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
2"Episode 2"Alyssa McClellandRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
3"Episode 3"Charlie MantonRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
4"Episode 4"Charlie MantonRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
5"Episode 5"Dionne EdwardsRoanne Bardsley5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
6"Episode 6"Dionne EdwardsDylan Brady5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
7"Episode 7"TBATBA5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
8"Episode 8"TBATBA5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)

Production

The project was green-lit by Netflix in November 2021 as an eight-part series called The Fuck-It Bucket.[4] Executive producers are Andy Harries, Sian McWilliams and Rob Bullock for Left Bank Pictures, alongside screenplay writer Ripley Parker.[5] In March 2023 The Hollywood Reporter revealed the title had been changed to Everything Now.[6]

Casting

In August 2022 it was announced that Stephen Fry had joined the cast along with Vivienne Acheampong.[7] Cast member Lauryn Ajufo described the project as having "A cast that you're bound to fall in love with",[8] and that she was, as of December 2022, "patiently waiting for the release" as it was a project she felt "grateful to be a part of".[9]

Broadcast

Everything Now is available on Netflix from 5 October 2023.[10]

Reception

The series has been compared to other Netflix series’ Heartstopper and Sex Education.[11]

References
  1. Netflix UK & Ireland [@NetflixUK] (6 September 2023). "After a lengthy recovery from an eating disorder, Mia is ready to get her life back. See Sophie Wilde as Mia in Everything Now, 5 Oct" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 September 2023 – via Twitter.
  2. Grater, Tom (30 November 2021). "Netflix Commissions Five UK Series: Rapman Superhero Show; 'One Day' Adaptation; Abi Morgan Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  3. "Everything Now - British Comedy Guide Episodes". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  4. Ritman, Alex (30 November 2021). "Netflix Orders 5 U.K. Series, Including Adaptation of David Nicholls' 'One Day'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  5. Dalton, Ben (30 November 2021). "Netflix greenlights five UK series including Rapman's 'Supacell', 'One Day' adaptation". Screen Daily. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  6. Ritman, Alex (16 March 2023). "Ripley Parker to Adapt Sarah Underwood's YA Fantasy Novel 'Lies We Sing to the Sea' for Archery Pictures". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  7. Goldbart, Max (4 August 2022). "Stephen Fry Boards Netflix's 'The F**k It Bucket' From 'The Crown' Producer Left Bank; 'You Don't Know Me' Breakout Sophie Wilde To Lead". Deadline. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  8. "NEW NOISE: LAURYN AJUFO". Wonderland Magazine. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  9. Mitchell, Tamika (8 December 2022). "TBB TALKS TO … TELL ME EVERYTHING STAR LAURYN AJUFO". The British Blacklist. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  10. Sarrubba, Stefania (2 October 2023). "Boiling Point star's new Netflix teen drama confirms release date". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  11. Waheed, Jabeen (4 May 2023). "Everything Now: If you love Sex Education and Heartstopper, you'll be hooked on this new Netflix series". Glamour Magazine. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
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