Flatshare (TV series)

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Flatshare
Genre Drama
Based onThe Flatshare
by Beth O'Leary
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Miriam Brent
  • Rory Aitken
  • Eleanor Moran
  • Rose Lewenstein
ProducerRhonda Smith
CinematographyLaura Bellingham
Production companies
Release
Original network Paramount+

Flatshare is an upcoming British television series based on Beth O'Leary's 2019 novel The Flatshare. The series was developed by 42 in association with VIS for Paramount+.

Contents

Cast

Production

It 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. [1] In January 2022, Paramount+ officially commissioned the six-part series, marking the platform's first British comedy. [2] 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. [3]

Principal photography wrapped in late-May 2022. Filming took place in Bristol, Brighton and London.

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