Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu are Falling on 4

Hawes gets into a habit with Channel 4…

Filming has commenced in Wales and Bristol on major new Channel 4 drama, Falling, produced by The Forge Entertainment. Keeley Hawes will star as Anna, a devoted nun, and Paapa Essiedu as David, a Catholic priest, in BAFTA award-winning writer Jack Thorne’s first ever love story.

Keeley Hawes:

“I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of Anna and so looking forward to working alongside the brilliant Paapa Essiedu to bring Jack Thorne’s beautiful scripts to life.”

Paapa Essiedu:

“Falling is a story that has Jack Thorne’s singular talent of mining the sublime out of the ordinary running all the way through. I can’t wait to work with Keeley, Peter and the rest of the team to bring this world to life.”

Both are deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love.  But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God. Falling is a witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest as it is full of heart.

Also joining the cast are Rakie Ayola, Jason Watkins, Niamh Cusack, Adrian Scarborough, David Dawson, Susan Brown, Sandra Voe and introducing TV newcomers, Holly Rhys and Shayde Sinclair.

Jack Thorne:

“I never thought I’d write a love story, but I am very excited to be making one with the brilliant Peter Hoar. We feel so lucky we have persuaded the mighty (and lovely) Keeley Hawes, the brilliant (and also lovely) Paapa Essiedu and the most amazing company of (lovely) actors to come make this with us, The Forge and Channel 4.”

Fallingwill be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights. Transmission details will be announced in due course.