THE CASUAL VACANCY, the Three-Part Miniseries Based on the J.K. Rowling Novel, Premieres April 29 and 30 on HBO Canada
– An HBO Miniseries presentation in association with BBC –
– Directed by Jonny Campbell and written by Sarah Phelps; starring Michael Gambon, Julia McKenzie, Keeley Hawes, and Rory Kinnear –
– Directed by Jonny Campbell and written by Sarah Phelps; starring Michael Gambon, Julia McKenzie, Keeley Hawes, and Rory Kinnear –
TORONTO (April 16, 2015) – Pagford is a quaint, picturesque town in the Cotswolds, a seemingly idyllic English village with a cobbled market square and ancient abbey. But behind the pretty façade is a town at war: rich vs. poor, parents vs. children, wives vs. husbands, and teachers vs. pupils. Based on renowned author J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults, the three-part miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY debuts with the first two one-hour parts back-to-back on Wednesday, April 29 beginning at 8 p.m. ET/MT on HBO Canada, followed by Part 3 on Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m. ET/MT, day-and-date with HBO in the U.S.
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Starring Michael Gambon (The King’s Speech), Julia McKenzie (Notes on a Scandal), Keeley Hawes (ASHES TO ASHES), and Rory Kinnear (The Imitation Game), THE CASUAL VACANCY is the story of a village tearing itself apart, revealing the townspeople’s idiosyncrasies, and addressing social responsibility and one’s response to the poor and disadvantaged. The miniseries portrays a town whose residents are selfishly stuck in their beliefs and traditions, unaware they have the power to change.
THE CASUAL VACANCY also stars Rufus Jones (Paddington) Emily Bevan (IN THE FLESH), Simon McBurney (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Monica Dolan (WOLF HALL) and introduces Abigail Lawrie in her acting debut. Paul Trijbits (DANCING ON THE EDGE), Rick Senat (Birthday), Neil Blair, and J.K. Rowling executive produce the miniseries and Ruth Kenley-Letts (Academy Award® winner for Franz Kafka’s It’s a Wonderful Life) produces. THE CASUAL VACANCY is directed by Jonny Campbell (IN THE FLESH) and written by Sarah Phelps (GREAT EXPECTATIONS).
THE CASUAL VACANCY is an HBO Miniseries presentation in association with BBC of a Bronte Film and Television production; executive produced by Paul Trijbits, Rick Senat, Neil Blair, and J.K. Rowling; produced by Ruth Kenley-Letts; directed by Jonny Campbell; script by Sarah Phelps, based on the novel by J.K. Rowling.
In Eastern Canada, the miniseries will be available on TMN GO and HBO Canada OnDemand. In Western Canada, it will be available on the go with Shaw Go Movie Central app, Bell TV app, Telus Optik on the go, and HBO Canada On Demand.
HBO Canada is a multiplex channel of Bell Media’s The Movie Network (Eastern Canada) and Corus Entertainment’s Movie Central (Western Canada).
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HBO Canada brings Canadians HBO’s current slate of signature dramatic and comedic programs, together with new and never-before-seen programming including comedy series, live specials, sporting events, behind-the-scenes content and titles from HBO’s extensive library – all in an uncut and commercial-free environment. HBO Canada is offered in high definition on HBO Canada HD and programming is accessible on TMN GO, on demand and online where available by service provider. For more information, please visit www.hbocanada.com. In Eastern Canada, HBO Canada is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. In Western Canada, HBO Canada is offered by Corus Entertainment’s Movie Central (Western Canada).
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