Midsomer Murders star Annette Badland has been cast in the star-studded adaptation of Giles Paley-Phillips' emotional bestseller, One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days.
The upcoming drama, which marks Outlander actress Rosie Day's directorial feature debut, also stars the likes of The Night Manager actor Alistair Petrie and Golden Globe nominee Roman Griffin-Davis (Jojo Rabbit).
For those who love a good tear-jerker, it's worth keeping an eye out for One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days. The film is based on a moving coming-of-age story about loss and grief, following a teenage boy who is prevented from seeing his terminally ill mother until he recovers from a bout of pneumonia. Plus, the heartbreaking tale is told by an impressive cast of British stars, while BAFTA-nominated producer Heather Greenwood, whose credits include the Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, is also on board.
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© Getty Images for LionsgateThe film is based on a bestselling novel
What is One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days about?
Based on Giles Paley-Phillips' 2020 novel, the story is told through a non-linear structure and follows a teenage boy as he recovers from pneumonia, while at the same time, his mother is undergoing cancer treatment.
The synopsis, via Variety, reads: "Navigating isolation and uncertainty, BOY forms an unexpected connection with a new physiotherapist while also spending time with his eccentric grandmother."
© ITVAnnette Badland stars in the film
What to expect from the film
Author Giles, who has co-written the screenplay with Elizabeth Morris (Above the Below), said adapting the novel for the screen has been a "deeply personal process". "I'm grateful to be collaborating with such an exceptional creative team to bring this story to life," said the writer.
Meanwhile, director Rosie described the film as a "timely story of grief, hope, and the power of human resilience". "One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days is a sucker punch to the heart, in all the best ways," she said. "I've never laughed and cried on the same page of script before, and I can’t wait to see this truly remarkable cast bring this story to life."
Alistair Petrie has also been cast in the film
Who stars in the film?
The film boasts a cast of familiar faces, led by Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit, The Long Walk). He's joined by Alistair Petrie (The Night Manager, Sex Education), Alice Lowe (Timestalker), Annette Badland (Midsomer Murders, Ted Lasso) and Paterson Joseph (Wonka, Peep Show).
© SkyThe film boasts an impressive cast of stars
When will the film be released?
The movie is currently in pre-production, with filming set to begin on location in Lincolnshire and Humberside later this year.
It's too early for a release date, but with filming yet to begin, we'd expect the film to arrive in late 2027 or early 2028.
