Sky has started producing its new “sexy, funny, fight-y love story”, The Lovers, from award-winning playwright David Ireland.
The six-part series stars Roisin Gallagher (The Fall) as Janet, a potty-mouthed Belfast supermarket worker who couldn’t care less about anything, including her life.
So the last thing she expects is for a handsome political broadcaster living the perfect London life with his celebrity girlfriend, Seamus (Johnny Flynn, Beast), to literally fall into her backyard and, perhaps, in love with her.
Liz Lewin and Manpreet Dosanjh, Executive Producers at Sky Studios, said: “We can’t wait to start filming The Lovers and see our two brilliant leads, Johnny and Roisin, bring our love-struck odd couple to life.
“David has written the most unique, funny and heart-warming scripts and we look forward to shooting against the iconic backdrops of Belfast and London.”
The Lovers will air on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in 2023.
