The Road Trip is a 2024 British comedy drama television series based on Beth O'Leary's novel of the same name. The series was developed by 42 in association with VIS for Paramount+. The series premiered on Paramount+ on 26 December 2024.
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Synopsis
A romantic comedy, Addie (Appleton) is attending her friend Cherry's (Gohil) wedding in Spain with her sister Deb (Laughland), but is forced to car-share with her ex, Dylan (Davidson) and his best friend Marcus (Jonsson), as well as a total stranger (Imrie).
Cast
Main
Emma Appleton as Addie
Laurie Davidson as Dylan
David Jonsson as Marcus
Isabella Laughland as Deb
Dinita Gohil as Cherry
Angus Imrie as Rodney
Adrian Lukis as Miles
Recurring
Karan Gil as Krish
Gloria Obianyo as Ila
Isobel Akuwudike as Bria
Hannah Dodd as Grace
Michael Wallace as Etienne
Production
The six-part series has 42 producing in association with PTIS – the international studio division of Paramount Global. Nikki Wilson is series producer with Kingsley Hoskins as co-producer.
The series has writers including Matilda Wnek, Ryan O'Sullivan, Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Waleed Akhtar. China Moo-Young and Stella Corradi are set to direct. It has Miriam Brent, Rory Aitken and Eleanor Moran as executive producers.
Filming commenced in Bristol, England, and Gran Canaria in 2023. Filming locations included Clifton, Bristol.
Release
The six-part series became available on Paramount+ on 26 December 2024 in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.