Succession), centres on Frances (played by
Alison Oliver), a 21-year-old college student who navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time. Frances is observant, cerebral and sharp. Her ex-girlfriend, now best friend, Bobbi (
Sasha Lane), is self-assured, outspoken and compelling. Though they broke up three years ago, Frances and Bobbi are virtually inseparable and perform spoken-word poetry together in Dublin. It’s at one of their shows that they meet Melissa (
Jemima Kirke), an older writer, who is fascinated by the pair. Bobbi and Frances start to spend time with Melissa and her husband, Nick (
Casting announced for BBC Three s adaptation of Sally Rooney s award-winning debut novel Conversations With Friends
Newcomer Alison Oliver cast alongside Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn and Jemima Kirke in new drama from the producers of Normal People . Oscar nominated Lenny Abrahamson returns to direct alongside Leanne Welham Lenny s deep affinity for Sally s writing and talent for finding actors to bring her fictional creations to life played a huge part in bringing Normal People so successfully to screen. In casting Alison, Sasha, Joe and Jemima, that same flair and instinct is in evidence and we cant wait to see how they will bring Frances, Bobbi, Nick and Melissa to life Piers Wenger
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