Queenie is a British television series, based on the novel of the same name by Candice Carty-Williams. The series is developed by Further South Productions in association with Lionsgate Television for Channel 4.
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Cast
Dionne Brown as Queenie Jenkins
Samuel Adewunmi as Frank Ssebendeke II
Bellah as Kyazike Mayagenda
Sally Phillips as Gina Hargadon
Jon Pointing as Tom Blake
Tilly Keeper as Darcy Pike
Llewella Gideon as Grandma Veronica
Michelle Greenidge as Aunty Maggie
Elisha Applebaum as Cassandra Stone
Cristale De'Abreu as Diana Jenkins
Mim Shaikh as Adi Malik
Joseph Marcell as Grandad Wilfred
Joseph Ollman as Guy Carew
Melissa Johns as Janet
Laura Whitmore as Doctor Ellison
Santana Holness as Young Maggie
Production
An adaptation of Carty-Williams' novel was in development with Channel 4 as of 2019. In August 2021, it was confirmed Channel 4 had commissioned an eight-episode adaptation, with Carty-Williams herself attached as showrunner and executive producer. Also executive producing are Steve November and Sarah Conroy of Further South Productions, with Lisa Walters as co-executive and series producer. Joining Carty-Williams in the writing room are Ryan Calais Cameron, Yolanda Mercy, Natasha Brown and Thara Popoola. The series is directed by Joelle Mae David and Makalla McPherson.
In May 2023, the cast was announced, with Dionne Brown set to lead the series as the titular character. Also joining the cast were Samuel Adewunmi, Bellah, Sally Phillips, Jon Pointing, Tilly Keeper, Llewella Gideon, Michelle Greenidge, Cristale De'Abreu, Elisha Applebaum, and Mim Shaikh. More cast members were revealed in December 2023, including Joseph Marcell, Joseph Ollman, Melissa Johns, and Laura Whitmore.
Principal photography began in April 2023 in South London.
Release
Onyx Collective boarded the project in May 2023 as an international distributor; the series was first aired on Channel 4 on 4 June 2024, and on Hulu, Disney+ and Star+ on 7 June 2024.
First look stills were released in December 2023.