The cast set for the film adaptation of Frank and Percy, co-produced and financed by John Gore Studios and BK Studios, has been rounded out with Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) and Felicity Kendal (The Good Life) among the names added.
Ian McKellen and Roger Allam lead the film, which is an adaptation of the West End play of the same name, written by British scribe Ben Weatherill. Joining them alongside Brydon and Kendal are Peter Davison (All Creatures Great and Small), Gary Wilmot MBE (A Man For All Seasons), Nitin Ganatra (Mr Bigstuff), Peter Straker (Urban Gothic), Amari Bacchus (Adolescence), Hugh Skinner (W1A), and Wayne Sleep OBE.
Frank and Percy is written by Martin Sherman (Mrs. Henderson Presents) and directed by Sean Mathias (Bent). You can see the first image from the film above.
The story follows two older men who meet while walking their dogs on Hampstead Heath. What begins as a casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship – and perhaps something more.
The project is co-produced and financed by John Gore Studios and BK Studios, with John Gore, David Gilbery, and Naomi George serving as producers. Executive Producers include Hilary Strong and Jamie Anderson for John Gore Studios, alongside Jenny Seagrove, Richard D Batchelder, and Carl Mollenberg.
Icon Film Distribution will release the film theatrically in the UK, and KFD will present the title to international buyers at the forthcoming AFM.