Douglas Is Cancelled
| Douglas Is Cancelled | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Created by | Steven Moffat |
| Screenplay by | Steven Moffat |
| Directed by | Ben Palmer |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Lawrence Till |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITVX |
Douglas Is Cancelled is an upcoming four-part British comedy drama television series for ITVX, written by Steven Moffat, directed by Ben Palmer and starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan.
Synopsis[edit]
Douglas Bellowes (Bonneville) is a widely respected middle news anchor with a sidekick Madeline (Gillan) and newspaper editor wife Sheila (Kingston), when he makes an ill-advised joke at a wedding and is faced with cancel culture.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Hugh Bonneville as Douglas Bellowes
- Karen Gillan as Madeline
- Alex Kingston as Sheila
- Nick Mohammed
- Simon Russell Beale
- Ben Miles
- Madeleine Power
Production[edit]
It is written by Steven Moffat and directed by Ben Palmer and produced by Hartswood Films in association with SkyShowtime and BBC Studios Distribution. Moffat also serves as executive producer alongside his wife Sue Vertue with Lawrence Till as producer. Moffat described writing the script “in secret”.[2][3]
Filming[edit]
Production started on the four-part series in London in November 2023.[4]
Casting[edit]
In November 2023 Hugh Bonneville, Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston, Ben Miles, Simon Russell Beale and Nick Mohammed were confirmed in the cast.[5]
Broadcast[edit]
The series will broadcast in the UK on ITVX in 2024.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Richardson, Jay (17 November 2023). "Hugh Bonneville & Karen Gillan lead ITVX comedy from Steven Moffat". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (17 November 2023). "Karen Gillan, Hugh Bonneville to Star in New Cancel Culture Dramedy From Steven Moffat (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Hugh Bonneville to star in new comedy-drama about cancel culture". Chortle. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (17 November 2023). "Doctor Who's Karen Gillan, Alex Kingston reunite for Steven Moffat series". Radio Times. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Lewis, George (17 November 2023). "Doctor Who boss's new show reveals cast including Ted Lasso star". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Godfrey, Jake (17 November 2023). "Douglas Is Cancelled - Steven Moffat makes a return to television comedy". Film Stories. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
External links[edit]
- 2020s British drama television series
- 2024 British television series debuts
- British English-language television shows
- Television shows set in London
- ITV television dramas
- Upcoming drama television series
- Upcoming comedy television series
- Upcoming British television series
- Television shows shot in London
- Television series about television
- Television series by Hartswood Films