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Netflix Adapts Marian Keyes' Best-Selling Novel Grown Ups into Eight-Part Drama

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The Irish family drama, centered around the Casey family, will bring to life the complex and chaotic lives of the close-knit family as they navigate grief, long-buried secrets, and the realities of adulthood. Set in Dublin, the series follows the family after the sudden death of the "good son" sparks a year of emotional upheaval, unexpected romance, and uncomfortable reckonings. The show boasts an impressive cast, including Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar, Sarah Greene, and Umbrella Academy's Robert Sheehan.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adrian Dunbar, known for his role in Line Of Duty, will star as Canice in the Netflix adaptation of Grown Ups, alongside Sarah Greene, Robert Sheehan, and Aisling Bea.
  • The eight-part drama is currently filming in and around Dublin, with production starting in undisclosed locations.
  • The series is based on Marian Keyes' best-selling novel and will explore themes of grief, long-buried secrets, and the complexities of adulthood.
  • The cast also includes Barry Ward, who starred in Bad Sisters alongside Greene, as well as You's AmyLeigh Hickman and Marcella's Sinead Cusack.
  • Creator Samantha Strauss has said that the show's aim is to bring the Casey family and the world of Grown Ups to life, while staying true to the source material.
  • Marian Keyes, the author of the novel, will serve as an executive producer and has expressed her gratitude and pride in seeing the show come together.
  • The first call between Keyes and Strauss about the adaptation took place in late 2020, and they have been working together to bring the project to life.

Statistics:

  • 8: The number of parts the Netflix drama Grown Ups will consist of.
  • Dates: Late 2020: The time when Marian Keyes and creator Samantha Strauss first discussed the adaptation.
  • Ireland: The country where filming is taking place, with production occurring in and around Dublin.
  • Locations: The series will be shot in various undisclosed locations across Ireland.

Sources:

  • "Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar to star in Netflix adaptation of Marian Keyes' best-selling novel".
  • "Grown Ups: Netflix announces eight-part Irish family drama with star-studded cast". Maeve McDermott. USA TODAY Entertainment.

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