Queenie (TV series)

Queenie is a 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.

Cast

 * Dionne Brown as Queenie Jenkins
 * Samuel Adewunmi as Frank Ssebendeke II
 * Bellah as Kyazike Mayagenda
 * Sally Phillips as Gina Hargadon
 * Jon Pointing as Tom Blake
 * Tilly Keeper as Darcy Pike
 * Llewella Gideon as Grandma Veronica
 * Michelle Greenidge as Aunty Maggie
 * Elisha Applebaum as Cassandra Stone
 * Cristale De'Abreu as Diana Jenkins
 * Mim Shaikh as Adi Malik
 * Joseph Marcell as Grandad Wilfred
 * Joseph Ollman as Guy Carew
 * Melissa Johns as Janet
 * Laura Whitmore as Doctor Ellison
 * Santana Holness as Young Maggie

Production
An adaptation of Carty-Williams' novel was in development with Channel 4 as of 2019. In August 2021, it was confirmed Channel 4 had commissioned an eight-episode adaptation, with Carty-Williams herself attached as showrunner and executive producer. Also executive producing are Steve November and Sarah Conroy of Further South Productions, with Lisa Walters 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. More cast members were revealed in December 2023, including Joseph Marcell, Joseph Ollman, Melissa Johns, and Laura Whitmore.

Principal photography began in April 2023 in South London.

Release
Onyx Collective boarded the project in May 2023 as an international distributor; the series was first aired on Channel 4 on 4 June 2024, and on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ on 7 June 2024.

First look stills were released in December 2023.