Queenie (TV series)

Queenie is an upcoming British television series, based on the novel of the same name by Candice Carty-Williams. The series is developed by Further South Productions in association with Lionsgate Television for Channel 4.

Queenie
Created byCandice Carty-Williams
Based onQueenie
by Candice Carty-Williams
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producer
  • Candice Carty-Williams
Production companies
Release
Original networkChannel 4

Cast

Production

An adaptation of Carty-Williams' novel was in development with Channel 4 as of 2019.[1] In August 2021, it was confirmed Channel 4 had commissioned an eight-episode adaptation, with Carty-Williams herself attached as showrunner and executive producer.[2] Also executive producing are Steve November and Sarah Conroy of Further South Productions, with Lisa Williams as co-executive and series producer. Joining Carty-Williams in the writing room are Ryan Calais Cameron, Yolanda Mercy, Natasha Brown and Thara Popoola. The series is directed by Joelle Mae David and Makalla McPherson.

In May 2023, the cast was announced, with Dionne Brown set to lead the series as the titular character. Also joining the cast were Samuel Adewunmi, Bellah, Sally Phillips, Jon Pointing, Tilly Keeper, Llewella Gideon, Michelle Greenidge, Cristale De'Abreu, Elisha Applebaum, and Mim Shaikh.[3]

Principal photography began in April 2023 in South London.

Release

Onyx Collective boarded the project in May 2023 as an international distributor; the series will be released on Hulu, Disney+ and Star outside the UK and Ireland.[4]

References
  1. Broster, Alice (18 November 2019). "What You Need To Know About Candice Carty-Williams' 'Queenie' Being Adapted For Channel 4". Bustle. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  2. Bayley, Sian (24 August 2021). "Carty-Williams to create Queenie drama series for Channel 4". The Bookseller. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  3. "Queenie and cast revealed for new Channel 4 and Disney's Onyx Collective drama series". Channel 4. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  4. Whittock, Jesse (16 May 2023). "'Queenie': Onyx Collective Boards Candice Carty-Williams & Channel 4 Drama; Cast Unveiled". Deadline. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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