The Road Trip is an upcoming comedy drama series based on Beth O'Leary's novel of the same name. The series is developed by 42 in association with VIS for Paramount+. The series will premiere on Paramount+ on 26 December 2024.[1]
| The Road Trip | |
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Based on | The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary |
| Written by | Matilda Wnek Ryan O'Sullivan Phoebe Eclair-Powell Waleed Akhtar, |
| Directed by | China Moo-Young Stella Corradi |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Nikki Wilson |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Paramount+ |
Synopsis
editA romantic comedy, Addie (Appleton) is attending a wedding in Spain with her sister Deb (Laughland), but is forced to car-share with her ex, Dylan (Davidson) and his best friend Marcus (Jonsson), as well as a total stranger (Imrie).[2]
Cast
edit- Emma Appleton as Addie
- Laurie Davidson as Dylan
- David Jonsson as Marcus
- Isabella Laughland as Deb
- Angus Imrie as Rodney
- Adrian Lukis as Miles
Production
editThe six-part series has 42 producing in association with PTIS – the international studio division of Paramount Global. Nikki Wilson is series producer with Kingsley Hoskins as co-producer.[3]
The series has writers including Matilda Wnek, Ryan O'Sullivan, Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Waleed Akhtar. China Moo-Young and Stella Corradi are set to direct. It has Miriam Brent, Rory Aitken and Eleanor Moran as executive producers.[4]
Filming commenced in Bristol, England, and Gran Canaria in 2023. Filming locations included Clifton, Bristol.[5][6]
Release
editThe six-part series will be available on Paramount+ from 26 December 2024 in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.[7]
References
edit- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie; Whittock, Jesse (November 12, 2024). "Paramount+ Series 'The Road Trip' Gets Launch Date & Teaser; Prime Video Sets Cast For 'Reina Roja 2'; ANICA President; Dark Horse Stages Expands; True To Nature Tracks Adventurer; S4C Names CEO — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (27 November 2023). "The Flatshare team making The Road Trip rom-com for Paramount+". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Creamer, Jon (20 November 2023). "42 sets off on Road Trip for Paramount+". Televisual.com. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Warner, Sam (28 November 2023). "The Witcher star lands next lead TV role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max; Whittock, Jesse (November 20, 2023). "Paramount+ Greenlights 'The Road Trip' Based On Novel By 'The Flatshare' Scribe; Endemol Shine Poland Boss; 'Whiskey On The Rocks' Cast; 'Starfish' Trailer; Média-Participations Sales Hire – Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ Driscoll, Alex (8 January 2024). "Filming spotted in Bristol for rom-com drama series". Bristol Post. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "The Road Trip first look & details announced". Comedy.co.uk. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.