Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen to Star in BBC/Starz Adaptation of David Nicholls' 'You Are Here'

Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen have been cast to star in a new BBC and Starz television adaptation of David Nicholls' novel 'You Are Here'. The series will be written by Nicholls himself and directed by Lenny Abrahamson, known for 'Normal People'. Foy will play Marnie and Macfadyen will play Michael, two characters who embark on a long walk after a friend's unexpected introduction, leading to an unlooked-for relationship. Filming is set to take place in the Lake District and around Manchester. The project is described as an intimate yet epic romantic comedy with real emotion, produced by Element Pictures. No release date has been announced yet.

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