The Flatshare is a British comedy drama television series based on Beth O'Leary's 2019 novel of the same name. The series was developed by 42 in association with VIS for Paramount+. It premiered on 1 December 2022.
| The Flatshare | |
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Based on | The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Rhonda Smith |
| Cinematography | Laura Bellingham |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Paramount+ |
| Release | 1 December 2022 |
Cast
edit- Jessica Brown Findlay as Tiffany "Tiffy" Moore
- Anthony Welsh as Leon Twomey
- Gina Bramhill as Rachel
- Jonah Hauer-King as Mo
- Shaniqua Okwok as Maia Constantine
- Shaq B. Grant as Richie Twomey
- Dustin Demri-Burns as Phil
- Bart Edwards as Justin
- Klariza Clayton as Kay
- Jo Martin as Pauline[1]
- Bill Milner as Si
- Sophie Thompson as Katherine
- Juliet Cowan as Gillian
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Meet Cute" | Peter Cattaneo[2] | Rose Lewenstein | 1 December 2022[3] |
| 2 | "On the Apps" | Peter Cattaneo | Rose Lewenstein | 1 December 2022 |
| 3 | "Valentine's Day" | Chloe Wicks | Sarah Simmonds | 1 December 2022 |
| 4 | "They F*ck You Up" | Chloe Wicks | Ryan Calais Cameron | 1 December 2022 |
| 5 | "First Date" | Chloe Wicks | Alex Straker | 1 December 2022 |
| 6 | "The Beginning" | Peter Cattaneo | Rose Lewenstein | 1 December 2022 |
Production
editIt was revealed in January 2020 that 42 had picked up the rights to adapt Beth O'Leary's novel. The adaptation was at the time in development with the BBC.[4] In January 2022, Paramount+ officially commissioned the six-part series, marking the platform's first British comedy.[5] The writing room includes executive producer Rose Lewenstein as lead writer as well as Sarah Simmonds, Ryan Calais Cameron, and Alex Straker. Peter Cattaneo and Chloë Wicks directed the first and second blocks respectively. Executive producers include Miriam Brent, Rory Aitken and Eleanor Moran of 42 with Rhonda Smith producing.
In February 2022, it was announced Jessica Brown Findlay and Anthony Welsh would star as the leads Tiffy and Leon. Also joining the cast were Bart Edwards, Shaq B. Grant, Shaniqua Okwok, and Jonah Hauer-King.[2]
Principal photography wrapped in late-May 2022. Filming took place in Bristol, Brighton and London.
Release
editThe Flatshare premiered in the UK, Australia and Canada on Paramount+ on 1 December 2022. It launched on the American channel Freevee in 2023.[3]
References
edit- ^ Browning, Matt (3 December 2022). "The Flatshare star pays tribute to 'patient' and 'encouraging' Jo Martin". Daily Express. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (28 February 2022). "Jessica Brown Findlay, Anthony Welsh Set for U.K. Paramount Plus Series 'Flatshare'". Variety. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ a b British Period Dramas (20 October 2022). "'The Flatshare' trailer: Jessica Brown Findlay from 'Downton' stars in new rom-com". British Period Dramas. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (28 January 2020). "Production & Management Firm 42 Re-Ups Netflix Deal, Plots Boris Pasternak Pic & Grows LA Team Following Sundance Launch Of 'Ironbark'". Deadline. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Paramount Plus adapts Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare as first UK comedy". British Comedy Guide. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.