BBC Comedy has announced the star-studded cast for new series Amandaland, a spinoff of the hit show Motherland.
As previously confirmed, Amandaland will star Lucy Punch as Amanda, Joanna Lumley as Felicity and Philippa Dunne as Anne. They will be joined by Samuel Anderson (Gavin and Stacey) as Mal, Siobhan McSweeney (Derry Girls) as Della, Rochenda Sandall (Line of Duty) as Fi, Ekow Quartey (Stressful) as JJ and Peter Serafinowicz (The gentlemen) as Johannes.
Amandaland focuses on the character Amanda, as she tries to navigate her new post-divorce life which includes downsizing and moving to South Harlesden, or as the estate agent calls it SoHa (definitely not the area around Wormwood Scrubs prison).
In the six-part series, Amanda has also started raising teenagers, dealing with issues such as teenage drinking, fake accounts and ecological anxiety. Mix in an unhealthy co-dependent relationship with her mother Felicity, and the support of her minion Anne, and we’re in for a good time for Hygge Tygge.
Tanya Qureshi, head of comedy at the BBC, said: “We can’t wait for audiences to see Amanda’s new chapter, brought to life by such a talented cast and a wonderfully sharp set of characters. It’s going to be a real treat.”
Produced by Merman, Amandaland is created by Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters, Disaster), Holly Walsh (Motherland, The Other One, Dead Boss), Helen Serafinowicz (Motherland, Nova Jones), and Barunka O’Shaughnessy (Breeder, Trying, Motherland). It is written by Holly Walsh, Helen Serafinowicz, Barunka O’Shaughnessy and Laurence Rickard (Ghosts, Yonderland).
Sharon Horgan, co-founder of Merman says: “I was really sad to say goodbye Motherland. There is such a fondness for that show and those characters. So it was a real thrill to see the further adventures of Amanda and Anne, not to mention Felicity. Lucy, Phillipa and Joanna are at the top of their game in these roles and are joined by an incredibly funny and talented new cast. Can’t wait to showcase the next challenges of parenting and the very special kind of friendship that school gate brings.”
Amandaland coming to BBC One and iPlayer in February.
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