The film adaptation of Frank and Percy, co-produced and financed by John Gore Studios and BK Studios, today released a new image of six-time Olivier Award-winner and Academy Award® nominee Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, Gods and Monsters), who also serves as an Executive Producer, as Percy, and three-time Olivier Award-winner Roger Allam (The Thick of It, Les Misérables) as Frank.
Captured during a scene recreating a vibrant Pride celebration, the image reflects the heart of the film – a warm, uplifting story of love, friendship and the courage to embrace new beginnings at any stage of life. A celebration of love, companionship and second chances, Frank and Percy is a poignant reminder that it’s never too late to find connection.
The new British comedy-drama adapted from the critically acclaimed West End play of the same name features a stellar cast including multi-time BAFTA Nominee Sir Stephen Fry (Gosford Park, Wilde, The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy), Primetime Emmy, Critics’ Choice and BAFTA TV Award Winner, Jessica Gunning (Pride, Baby Reindeer), multi-time BAFTA Award-Winner Dame Joanna Lumley (The Wolf Of Wall Street, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie), Primetime Emmy and Critics’ Choice Winner, Sir Derek Jacobi (Gosford Park, Gladiator), BAFTA Nominee Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education, Doctor Who), Dame Siân Phillips (I, Claudius, Dune), BAFTA Nominee Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip, Swimming with Men), Felicity Kendal (The Good Life, Rivals, Anything Goes), Laurence Olivier Award-winning Dame Sheila Hancock (Edie, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas), Peter Davison (All Creatures Great and Small, The Gold), Gary Wilmot MBE (A Man For All Seasons, Me and My Girl), Nitin Ganatra (Mr Bigstuff, Sexybeast), Amari Bacchus (Adolescence, Crookhaven), Hugh Skinner (W1A, Fleabag) and celebrated dancer and actor Wayne Sleep OBE.
Frank and Percy is written by award-winning screenwriter Martin Sherman (Mrs. Henderson Presents, Bent) and directed by internationally acclaimed film and theatre director Sean Mathias (Bent, Waiting for Godot, Hamlet).
The story follows two older men who meet while walking their dogs on Hampstead Heath. What begins as casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship – and perhaps something more. Wryly funny and poignantly tender, Frank and Percy is a heartfelt, life-affirming tale about the courage to take a chance on love at any age.
The project is co-produced and financed by John Gore Studios and BK Studios, with John Gore, David Gilbery and Naomi George serving as producers.
Executive Producers include Hilary Strong and Jamie Anderson for John Gore Studios, alongside Jenny Seagrove, Richard D Batchelder and Carl Mollenberg.
Icon Film Distribution will release the film theatrically in the UK, and Kaleidoscope Film Distribution has worldwide sales rights.
Picture shows L to R: Roger Allam as Frank and Ian McKellen as Percy
Credit – Photographer Jack Merriman