Frank and Percy
| Frank and Percy | |
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| Directed by | Sean Mathias |
| Written by | Martin Sherman |
| Based on | Frank and Percy by Ben Weatherill |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ryan Eddleston |
| Edited by | Tania Goding |
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| Distributed by | Kaleidoscope Film Distribution |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Frank and Percy is an upcoming British comedy film directed by Sean Mathias. It is based on the play of the same name by Ben Weatherill.
Premise
[edit]A chance encounter between two elderly dogwalkers on Hampstead Heath leads them into a friendship they didn't expect, and a relationship potentially deeper than that.
Cast
[edit]- Ian McKellen as Percy
- Roger Allam as Frank
- Stephen Fry
- Jessica Gunning
- Joanna Lumley
- Derek Jacobi
- Ncuti Gatwa
- Siân Phillips
- Rob Brydon
- Felicity Kendal
- Peter Davison
- Gary Wilmot
- Sheila Hancock
- Nitin Ganatra
- Peter Straker
- Amari Bacchus
- Hugh Skinner
- Wayne Sleep
Production
[edit]It was announced in September 2025 that the Ben Weatherill play was being adapted into a film, with Ian McKellen and Roger Allam reprising their roles. Stephen Fry, Jessica Gunning, Joanna Lumley, Derek Jacobi, Ncuti Gatwa and Siân Phillips were also announced to star.[1]
Filming had begun in London by October,[2] with Rob Brydon, Felicity Kendal, Peter Davison and Gary Wilmot among additional casting announced the following month.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Ntim, Zac (September 4, 2025). "Ian McKellen Comedy 'Frank And Percy' Heads For Production, Kaleidoscope Takes Worldwide Sales Rights — TIFF". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ "Kaleidoscope Film Distribution Boards John Gore Studios and BK Studios Backed Frank and Percy". Milk Publicity. October 6, 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (November 28, 2025). "'Frank And Percy': Rob Brydon & Felicity Kendal Among Names Added To Cast Of Ian McKellen Comedy, First Look Image Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 November 2025.