Strike star Tom Burke is set to lead an upcoming film from Oscar-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson (Normal People, Room) – and it sounds like a tear-jerker.
The new drama, which is currently untitled, also stars Eve Hewson (Bad Sisters) and tells the story of a 12-year-old boy living in Dublin's Jewish community in the late 1970s.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageI am definitely keeping my eye out for this one. Not only does the drama boast an impressive leading cast, but it's penned and directed by Lenny Abrahamson, the acclaimed director of the moving 2015 drama Room, for which Brie Larson won an Oscar, and the lockdown phenomenon, Normal People, which shot Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones to stardom. He reunites with the multi-award-winning production company, Element Pictures (Normal People, Poor Things, The Favourite), for the upcoming film, which starts shooting in Dublin in March.
Intrigued? Find out more below…
What is the film about?
Set in Dublin's Jewish community in the late 1970s, the film follows Davey, a 12-year-old boy on the edge of change, "navigating the anxieties of adolescence alongside the evolving dynamics of his parents' marriage," according to the synopsis.
© Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe film is billed as a "lyrical and emotionally resonant portrait" of Davey, who is played by newcomer Sean Meagher.
Director and writer Lenny also produces the film alongside Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures (a Fremantle company) and Catherine Magee (Normal People, Small Things Like These).
© BBCFurther plot details have yet to be revealed.
Who stars in the film?
Tom Burke, who is known for playing private detective Cormoran Strike in the BBC's hit crime drama Strike, will lead the cast. The 44-year-old actor is also known for his roles in Black Bag and Furiosa.
Eve Hewson, whose TV credits include The Perfect Couple, Behind Her Eyes and Bad Sisters, also stars in the series.
© WireImageNewcomer Sean Meagher will play the role of Davey.
When will the film be released?
A release date for the film, which is funded by Film4, High Frequency Entertainment, Screen Ireland and RTÉ, has yet to be announced. Considering shooting is yet to commence, we'd speculate that a 2027 release date is likely.
