Frank and Percy, the upcoming drama with a stacked cast, has dropped its first look, giving fans an adorable glimpse at Endeavour star Roger Allam and The Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen in their new roles as two men who meet while walking their dogs.
Written by Martin Sherman and directed by Sean Mathias, the upcoming film is based on the West End play of the same name by Ben Weatherill.
McKellen will star as Percy while Allam plays Frank, having both appeared as the characters during the play’s 2023 run in London, on which Mathias also served as director.
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Per the synopsis: “The story follows two older men who meet while walking their dogs on Hampstead Heath. What begins as casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship – and perhaps something more.
“Wryly funny and poignantly tender, Frank and Percy is a heartfelt, life-affirming tale about the courage to take a chance on love at any age.”
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In the first look image, Allam and McKellen, who also serves as an executive producer on the project, can be seen beaming at each other while sitting on a bench in Hampstead Heath as their dogs sit on the floor beside them.
As well as the new image, the film has revealed further casting, confirming that a wealth of stars have now been added to the production.
They include Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon, The Good Life’s Felicity Kendal, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas actor Dame Sheila Hancock and All Creatures Great and Small star Peter Davison.
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Also joining them as newly announced cast members are Gary Wilmot, Nitin Ganatra, Peter Straker, Amari Bacchus, Hugh Skinner and actor Wayne Sleep.
They join the previously announced cast, which includes Sir Stephen Fry, Jessica Gunning, Dame Joanna Lumley, Dame Siân Phillips, Sir Derek Jacobi and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa.
At the time of writing, the film has yet to receive a release date, though a theatrical release is planned for the UK.
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