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Irish Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Jamie-Lee O'Donnell joins cast of new BBC comedy being filmed in Dublin
JAMIE-LEE O'DONNELL is among the cast of a new BBC comedy which is being filmed in Dublin. The actor, who shot to fame in the hit series Derry Girls, will star alongside the likes of Alex Lawther and Laurie Kynaston in Leonard and Hungry Paul. Filming has now begun on the six-part series being produced by Subotica for the BBC, which is based on the best-selling debut novel of the same name by Irish author Rónán Hession. Laurie Kynaston, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Alex Lawther star in Leonard and Hungry Paul The story, which has been adapted by writers Richie Conroy and Mark Hodkinson, follows two board-gaming friends as they meander through life in their leafy suburban neighbourhood. 'At a time when most shows involve dragons, detectives, or existential dread, Leonard and Hungry Paul takes a slower route - through kindness, the quiet gravity of small things, and the occasional game of backgammon,' director Andrew Chaplin says of the show. 'Which is proof that not all heroes shout - some just know when to stay quiet.' Hession said he is 'delighted' to see his book adapted for the screen. 'It's a real privilege as a writer to see my work being brought to life in a different creative form,' he explained. Eddie Doyle, Senior Head of Content Commissioning for BBC Northern Ireland, says the series 'promises something special'. 'It is full of charm and poignant moments that encapsulate ordinary life,' he adds. 'With a stellar cast bringing this acclaimed novel to the screen, it will make an exciting addition to BBC Northern Ireland's offering this year.' See More: BBC, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Leonard And Hungry Paul
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Jamie-Lee O'Donnell to star in TV adaptation of Leonard and Hungry Paul
Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Fool Me Once actor Laurie Kynaston and The End of the F***ing World star Alex Lawther have been announced as the leading cast for the upcoming TV series Leonard and Hungry Paul. The six-part series, which is an adaptation of Irish author Rónán Hession's acclaimed novel of the same name, is currently filming in Dublin. The story follows "two unique board-gaming friends meandering through leafy suburban life, charting a story about Judo, ancient Rome, first loves, and the expansion of the Universe". Andrew Chaplin, known for the TV series The Full Monty and Alma's Not Normal, will direct from scripts by Richie Conroy and Mark Hodkinson. Chaplin said of the series: "At a time when most shows involve dragons, detectives, or existential dread, Leonard and Hungry Paul takes a slower route - through kindness, the quiet gravity of small things, and the occasional game of backgammon. "Proof that not all heroes shout - some just know when to stay quiet." Leading star O'Donnell said she was "delighted to be part of a wonderful story, with a gorgeous cast and crew." Novelist Hession added: "I am delighted to see Leonard and Hungry Paul being adapted for the screen. "It's a real privilege as a writer to see my work being brought to life in a different creative form." Independent production company Subotica is producing for BBC Northern Ireland in association with BBC Comedy, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and RTÉ, with Avalon co-producing and distributing internationally.
Extra.ie
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Filming begins in Dublin for upcoming TV series, Leonard and Hungry Paul
Filming has begun in Dublin for the upcoming TV series Leonard and Hungry Paul, produced by Subotica for the BBC. Announced as part of the BBC Comedy Festival in Belfast, the series is based on the award-winning novel of the same name, written by Rnn Hession and adapted by Richie Conroy and Mark Hodkinson. Directed by Andrew Chaplin, the cast includes Alex Lawther of The End of the F***ing World, Laurie Kynaston of Fool Me Once and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell of Derry Girls. The plot follows two unique friends navigating suburban life. 'At a time when most shows involve dragons, detectives, or existential dread, Leonard & Hungry Paul takes a slower route – through kindness, the quiet gravity of small things, and the occasional game of backgammon,' said Chaplin. 'Proof that not all heroes shout – some just know when to stay quiet.' Filming for the show will continue in Ireland throughout May. 'I am delighted to see Leonard and Hungry Paul being adapted for the screen,' said Hession. 'It's a real privilege as a writer to see my work being brought to life in a different creative form.' The novel, published by Bluemoose Books, has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide and has been translated into six languages. It was shortlisted for six major literary prizes and chosen for 1Dublin1Book in 2022. This series promises something special and is full of charm and poignant moments that encapsulate ordinary life, said Senior Head of Content Commissioning for BBC Northern Ireland, Eddie Doyle. With a stellar cast bringing this acclaimed novel to the screen, it will make an exciting addition to BBC Northern Ireland's offering this year.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Cast announced as production begins on Leonard and Hungry Paul, new comedy drama coming soon to BBC Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer
Filming has officially begun on the new 6x30 series Leonard and Hungry Paul, produced by independent production company Subotica for the BBC. The feel-good series - announced as part of the BBC Comedy Festival in Belfast - is currently filming in Dublin and is based on the award-winning, best-selling novel of the same name by Rónán Hession and adapted by writers Richie Conroy and Mark Hodkinson. The show boasts top tier cast including Alex Lawther (The End of the F***ing World, ALIEN: EARTH), Laurie Kynaston (Fool Me Once, Sandman) and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell (Derry Girls, Screw) and is directed by Andrew Chaplin. The story follows two unique board-gaming friends meandering through leafy suburban life, charting a story about Judo, ancient Rome, first loves, and the expansion of the Universe. The award winning director Andrew Chaplin (Alma's Not Normal, Smoggie Queens) says about the show: 'At a time when most shows involve dragons, detectives, or existential dread, Leonard and Hungry Paul takes a slower route - through kindness, the quiet gravity of small things, and the occasional game of backgammon. Proof that not all heroes shout - some just know when to stay quiet.' The writer of the novel Rónán Hession says: "I am delighted to see Leonard and Hungry Paul being adapted for the screen. It's a real privilege as a writer to see my work being brought to life in a different creative form." Eddie Doyle, Senior Head of Content Commissioning, BBC Northern Ireland, says: 'This series promises something special and is full of charm and poignant moments that encapsulate ordinary life. With a stellar cast bringing this acclaimed novel to the screen, it will make an exciting addition to BBC Northern Ireland's offering this year.' Leonard and Hungry Paul is a Subotica production for BBC Northern Ireland in association with BBC Comedy, Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland and RTÉ, and in co-production with UK independent Avalon who will distribute internationally. Filming will continue throughout May in Ireland. Executive Producers Tristan Orpen Lynch and Aoife O'Sullivan will oversee the show for Subotica, alongside in-house producer Natalie McAuley. The series was commissioned by Eddie Doyle, Senior Head of Commissioning, BBC Northern Ireland. Mary McKeagney and Emma Lawson are Commissioning Editors for the BBC, Adam Barth is Executive Producer for Avalon, Kate McColgan is Executive Producer for Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland and other Executive Producers include Wally Hall, David Harari, Morwin Schmookler, Ross Boucher. MM2
