The Flatshare (TV series)

*The Flatshare*
The Flatshare
Genre	Drama
Based on	The Flatshare; by Beth O'Leary
Starring	Jessica Brown Findlay; Anthony Welsh; Bart Edwards; Shaq B. Grant; Shaniqua Okwok; Jonah Hauer-King;
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Miriam Brent; Rory Aitken; Eleanor Moran; Rose Lewenstein;
Producer	Rhonda Smith
Cinematography	Laura Bellingham
Production companies	42; VIS;
Release
Original network	Paramount+

The Flatshare is an upcoming British 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+.

Cast[]

Jessica Brown Findlay as Tiffany "Tiffy" Moore
Anthony Welsh as Leon Twomey
Jonah Hauer-King as Mo
Shaniqua Okwok as Maia
Bart Edwards as Justin
Shaq B. Grant as Richie Twomey
Klariza Clayton as Kay

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.

References[]

^ 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.
^ Yossman, K.J. (28 February 2022). "Jessica Brown Findlay, Anthony Welsh Set for U.K. Paramount Plus Series 'Flatshare'". Variety. Retrieved 4 March 2022.

External links[]

The Flatshare at IMDb

[1] 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.

[2] "Paramount Plus adapts Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare as first UK comedy". British Comedy Guide. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.

[3] Yossman, K.J. (28 February 2022). "Jessica Brown Findlay, Anthony Welsh Set for U.K. Paramount Plus Series 'Flatshare'". Variety. Retrieved 4 March 2022.

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