It has been announced that Amazon Prime Video will be premiering a British remake of the acclaimed French comedy seriesCall My Agent!BAFTA award winnerJohn Mortonwill write and direct the initial two episodes of the remake while also executive producing the entire series.Trainspotting’sKelly Macdonaldis said to join the series for a cameo appearance. At the same time,Helena Bonham Carter(The Crown, TheHarry PotterSeries) andThe Sixth Sense’sOlivia Williamswill also make cameo appearances.
The remake is said to follow the original essence of the French series, where a Parisian talent agency’s employees must scramble to keep their high-up client’s content and their business afloat after the sudden death of the company’s founder. This remake, however, will introduce Morton’s unique British sensibility and some new storylines. Series regulars will includeJack Davenport, Lydia Leonard, Maggie Steed, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Hiftu Quasem, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Rebecca Humphries, Harry Trevaldwyn, Tim McInnerny, Natasha Little, Edward Bluemel, Eleonore Arnaud, andJim Broadbent.
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Morton seems incredibly excited about the project, saying:
“It’s great to be working with Amazon Prime Video who support creativity and gives us the freedom to put our own distinctively British stamp on the series”, “It’s a privilege to be working with an extraordinary cast, along with some star-studded cameos, who together represent the best of Britain’s talent.”
Executive Producers for the series will beDavid Davoli, Samantha Thomas, Steven Thibault, andAaron L. Gilbertfor BRON Studios.Christian Baute, Frank Calderon,andLaurence Lenicawill executively produce for Headline Pictures, andDavid Tannerfrom Turbine Studios.Sarah Curtiswill produce withBen Rimmeras co-producer, with BRON’sEmma Fleischeras supervising producer.Call My Agent!original producers,Aurélien LargerandHarold Valentinof Mother Productions, andDominique BesnehardandMichel Fellerof Mon Voisin Productions will also executive producers.
There is no information on a release date yet; however, TheCall My Agent!remake joins a stacked set of exclusive dramas by Amazon Prime Video, includingTom Clancy’s Without Remorse, Leonardo, Modern Love, The Wilds, Panic, Little Fires Everywhere, andThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, so be sure you don’t miss it! Stay tuned to Collider for more information as we approach the Amazon release ofCall My Agent!
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