| The Way | |
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| Created by | |
| Screenplay by | James Graham |
| Directed by | Michael Sheen |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Derek Ritchie |
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| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
The Way is an upcoming British television series currently in development at Little Door Productions with Red Seam, created by James Graham, Michael Sheen and Adam Curtis, with Sheen directing from a Graham script and starring Luke Evans and Callum Scott Howells.
Synopsis
A civil uprising beginning in a small industrial town causing a family to flee.[1]
Cast
- Luke Evans as Hogwood
- Callum Scott Howells as Driscoll family member
- Steffan Rhodri as a Driscoll family member
- Mali Harries as a Driscoll family member
- Michael Sheen as a Driscoll family member
- Sophie Melville as a Driscoll family member
- Maja Laskowska
- Tom Cullen
- Danny Sapani
- Mark Lewis Jones
- Paul Rhys
- Erin Richards
- Aneurin Barnard
- Catherine Ayers
- Jonathan Nefydd
- Matthew Aubrey
- Andria Doherty
- Teilo James Le Masurier as Rhys Driscoll
Production
Development
In February 2023 it was announced that the BBC were on board the project written by James Graham and directed by Michael Sheen, created by Sheen and Graham with Adam Curtis. Derek Ritchie is producer and Bethan Jones is executive producing for Red Seam, and Rebecca Ferguson for the BBC. ITV Studios is international distributor and additional funding has been provided by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales.[2]
Filming
Filming took place at the Shire Hall, Monmouth in May 2023.[3] The bulk of the filming on the three-part series is scheduled for Port Talbot,[4] with reports that the production will spend nine weeks in Port Talbot between April and June, 2023.[5]
Casting
The production is said to be using Port Talbot locals in certain acting roles and as extras, as well as in behind-the-scenes roles.[6] In May 2023 Luke Evans and Callum Scott Howells were announced in the cast.[7]
Broadcast
The series will air in the United Kingdom on BBC One and on BBC iPlayer and is expected in 2024.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Craig, David (17 February 2023). "Michael Sheen creates bold drama The Way with James Graham, Adam Curtis". Radio Times. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ↑ Golbart, Max (16 February 2023). "James Graham, Michael Sheen & Adam Curtis Combine On Dystopian Drama 'The Way' For The BBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ↑ Hughes, Janet (6 May 2023). "Hollywood royalty Michael Sheen expected to roll into town on Coronation Day". Walesonline. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ↑ Evans, Connie; Dowrick, Molly (17 February 2023). "Michael Sheen to direct new BBC drama The Way and it's being filmed in his home town". Walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ↑ "Michael Sheen begins directing The Way in South Wales". Theknowledgeonline.com. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ Dean, Jonathan (23 April 2023). "Michael Sheen's dream role? The leader of a free Wales". The Times. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ Goldbart, Max; Whittock, Jesse (15 May 2023). "'The Way': Luke Evans & Callum Scott Howells Cast In BBC Drama From Michael Sheen, James Graham & Adam Curtis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ↑ "Michael Sheen to direct new BBC civil breakdown drama The Way, working with James Graham and Adam Curtis". Evening Standard.
- ↑ Heritage, Stuart; Abbott, Kate (28 December 2023). "'Guaranteed to be a banger': the 50 must-see TV shows for 2024". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 December 2023.