Filming begins on Take That musical
Greatest Days, a new film featuring the songs of Take That, starts filming today, 4 April, with locations to include London, Clitheroe and Athens.
Aisling Bea stars in the comedy-musical alongside Alice Lowe, Amaka Okafor, Jayde Adams and Marc Wootton. The film’s boy band will be played by emerging talent Aaron Bryan, Dalvin Cory, Joshua Jung, Mark Samaras and Mervin Noronha.
Based on hit stage musical, The Band, the film features a clutch of Take That hits and is choreographed by Drew McOnie. Danny Perkins produces for his company Elysian Film Group (its debut feature) alongside Kat Solomon and Jane Hooks. Coky Giedroyc directs from a screenplay by Tim Firth.
Take That said today: “This is a really exciting time for us! We’re really looking forward to working with such a talented and creative team on the film and we’re absolutely delighted to have such a brilliant cast on board!”
As quoted on Deadline, Elysian Film Group CEO Danny Perkins said: “Greatest Days is a film about people coming together, with nostalgia, friendship, and joy, the beating heart of this universal story. A feel-good movie which will resonate with audiences worldwide. I’m delighted to welcome Aisling Bea to our already exceptional filmmaking team. We are determined to honor The Band musical and Take That’s legacy with our new film.”
Image: © Merman Television / Channel 4 / Hulu / REKHA GARTON.
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