Queenie (TV series)

*Queenie*
Queenie
Created by	Candice Carty-Williams
Based on	Queenie; by Candice Carty-Williams
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Executive producer	Steve November Sarah Conroy Candice Carty-Williams;
Production companies	Further South Productions; Lionsgate Television;
Original release
Network	Channel 4

Queenie is an upcoming 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[edit]

Dionne Brown as Queenie Jenkins
Samuel Adewunmi as Frank
Bellah as Kyazike
Sally Phillips as Gina
Jon Pointing as Tom
Tilly Keeper as Darcy
Llewella Gideon as Grandma Veronica
Michelle Greenidge as Aunty Maggie
Elisha Applebaum as Cassandra
Cristale De'Abreu as Diana
Mim Shaikh as Adi
Joseph Marcell as Grandad Wilfred
Joseph Ollman
Melissa Johns
Laura Whitmore
Santana Holness as Young Maggie

Production[edit]

An adaptation of Carty-Williams' novel was in development with Channel 4 as of 2019.^[1] In August 2021, it was confirmed Channel 4 had commissioned an eight-episode adaptation, with Carty-Williams herself attached as showrunner and executive producer.^[2] 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.^[3] More cast members were revealed in December 2023, including Joseph Marcell, Joseph Ollman, Melissa Johns, and Laura Whitmore.^[4]

Principal photography began in April 2023 in South London.

Release[edit]

Onyx Collective boarded the project in May 2023 as an international distributor; the series will be first air on Hulu on 7 June 2024.^[5]

First look stills were released in December 2023.

References[edit]

^ Broster, Alice (18 November 2019). "What You Need To Know About Candice Carty-Williams' 'Queenie' Being Adapted For Channel 4". Bustle. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
^ Bayley, Sian (24 August 2021). "Carty-Williams to create Queenie drama series for Channel 4". The Bookseller. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
^ "Queenie and cast revealed for new Channel 4 and Disney's Onyx Collective drama series". Channel 4. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
^ "First Look at Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams coming to Channel 4 in 2024". Channel 4 Press. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
^ Whittock, Jesse (16 May 2023). "'Queenie': Onyx Collective Boards Candice Carty-Williams & Channel 4 Drama; Cast Unveiled". Deadline. Retrieved 21 August 2023.

External links[edit]

Queenie at IMDb

[1] Broster, Alice (18 November 2019). "What You Need To Know About Candice Carty-Williams' 'Queenie' Being Adapted For Channel 4". Bustle. Retrieved 18 November 2019.

[2] Bayley, Sian (24 August 2021). "Carty-Williams to create Queenie drama series for Channel 4". The Bookseller. Retrieved 25 August 2021.

[3] "Queenie and cast revealed for new Channel 4 and Disney's Onyx Collective drama series". Channel 4. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.

[4] "First Look at Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams coming to Channel 4 in 2024". Channel 4 Press. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.

[5] Whittock, Jesse (16 May 2023). "'Queenie': Onyx Collective Boards Candice Carty-Williams & Channel 4 Drama; Cast Unveiled". Deadline. Retrieved 21 August 2023.

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