As filming begins on Channel 4's new rebellious comedy Big Mood a first look image has been released alongside further casting news.
Announced back in February, Channel 4 have announced who'll be joining Lydia West and Nicola Coughlan in new six-part comedy from Camilla Whitehall, Big Mood about the nuances of female friendship when threatened by the complexities of serious mental illness alongside a first look image as filming begins.
A series of chaotic events put Maggie (Nicola Coughlan) and Eddie’s (Lydia West) decade-long friendship to the test. With the pair at a pivotal point in their lives, and Maggie’s bipolar disorder making an unwelcome return, Eddie begins to question whether this friendship is really in their best interests.
Joining the ensemble cast are Niamh Cusack, Eamon Farren, Luke Fetherston, Kate Fleetwood, Rob Gilbert, Rebecca Lowman, Sally Phillips, Ukweli Roach and Amalia Vitale.
Other members of the cast include Olu Adaeze, Max Bennett, Skylar Betteridge, David Bedella, Tim Downie, Ron Donachie, Sarah Durham, Lara Grace Ilori, Neil Edmond, Amy Gledhill, Maddie Grace Jepson, Tom Rhys Harries, Layla-Belle Matthews, Simon Meacock, David Mumeni, David Newman, Freya Parker, Shuna Snow, Sid Sagar, Stephen Sobal, Lottie Tolhurst, Isobel Thom and Robin Weaver.
Plus, Big Mood will feature a special guest appearance from Joanna Page who will be playing herself.
The series has been cast by casting director Lauren Evans and is being directed by Rebecca Asher, executive produced by Lotte Beasley Mestriner and produced by Georgie Fallon. Laurence Bowen and Chris Carey will executive produce for Dancing Ledge Productions.
Big Mood will air on Channel 4