Exclusive: 'Romance Is Dead'. Freaky Geese Productions Sets Casts For Original British Comedy
Original British Comedy Feature ‘Romance is Dead’ Announces Cast. This fast paced comedy is a warm, funny and honest look at how family sticks together when one generation exits - and how love doesn’t vanish, it just finds a new shape
Original British Comedy Feature ‘Romance is Dead’ Announces Cast. This fast paced comedy takes place in the present, set in an English suburb. The Harrisons all gather to mourn the loss of their beloved Grandfather. But this solemn weekend quickly turns into a whirlwind when Grandma becomes the target of Kenneth’s flirtatious advances and the family have to navigate buried secrets, sibling rivalry and awkward romance.
Jessica Fostekew (Live at the Apollo, Cuckoo) plays matriarch Karen. Yvonne Edgell (After Life, Derek) portrays the mourning Grandmother and David Shaw-Parker (The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Crown) is her best friend Kenneth. They are joined by Maddie Stoneman (The Witcher, Malice) as the younger sister Emily, Dan Le Friec (Holier Than Thou, Occupied) as older brother Chris and Eve Campbell (Tell No Lies, Eastenders) who plays careworker Nicola. This feature introduces new talent Danny Barker in the role of absent father-figure Greg.
Romance is Dead is a warm, funny and honest look at how family sticks together when one generation exits - and how love doesn’t vanish, it just finds a new shape.
The picture is produced by Freaky Geese Productions and Spike Productions, with casting from Danica Pickett. The feature is scheduled for a 2027 release.
