Channel 4 has released its first look trailer for the Adolescence writer’s new drama Falling – and it’s a witty, moving love story that’s not to be missed.
Falling centres around a devoted nun (Keeley Hawes) and a priest (Paapa Essidu) who fall in love and it’s already being compared to the iconic BBC series Fleabag.
The show’s official synopsis reads: ‘Anna, a devoted nun, and David, a Catholic priest, are both deeply committed to their work in the church and in their community. Neither are expected to fall in love.
‘But when they do, both are forced to wrestle with what it means for them, their vows, and their relationship with God.
‘Falling is a witty, moving, contemporary romantic drama that is as honest as it is full of heart.’
Falling has an all-star cast including Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essidu, who will step into the starring roles of Anna and David.
Channel 4 has released its first look trailer for the Adolescence writer’s new drama Falling – and it’s a witty, moving love story that’s not to be missed
Falling centres around a devoted nun ( Keeley Hawes ) and a priest (Paapa Essidu) who fall in love and it’s already being compared to the iconic BBC series Fleabag
The intriguing trailer begins with nun Anna being told that she has to attend to a visitor at her convent.
But when she cooks for him, she accidentally burns her hand, and is soon helped to hold it under a cold tap by the handsome visitor – a moment when they exchange a very telling romantic glance.
Keeley, 50, said that when she discovered that the show was written by Adolescence writer Jack Throne, participating was a ‘no-brainer’ – even before she had read the script.
She told Grazia: ‘That was a no-brainer before I’d even read the script.
‘Unbelievably for someone who’s so prolific, he’d never written a love story before. I thought the story was absolutely beautiful.’
She said it was also a ‘freeing’ experience to film a show entirely in a robe.
The actress admitted: ‘It felt a bit like a costume drama, partly because we were wearing robes.
‘They were actually very freeing. It’s quite a lovely thing to forget about anything to do with vanity. There’s no vanity in [Sister] Anna.’
Keeley said that when she discovered that the show was written by Adolescence writer Jack Throne, participating was a ‘no-brainer’ – even before she had read the script
The intriguing trailer begins with nun Anna being told that she has to attend to a visitor at her convent but sparks fly when she accidentally hurts her hand
On Wednesday, Channel 4 released yet more sneak peeks of the show
The chemistry between the protgonists is hard to miss
Already being compared to Fleabag, the series will see the duo’s forbidden romance play out over six episodes
Ollie Madden, Director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama, said at the time of the show’s announcement: ‘Falling is a beautifully observed, achingly romantic drama about two people who can’t deny the feelings they have for one another, and yet battle with the crisis of faith their relationship triggers.
‘Jack Thorne’s scripts are not only profoundly moving, but quietly subversive, witty, and revelatory in their examination of religion in contemporary society.
‘We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with Jack, The Forge, and the brilliant Peter Hoar on this unique drama.’
George Ormond, executive producer for the show’s production company, The Forge, added: ‘Jack has created two central characters in Anna and David who feel deeply but hold their faith equally deeply.
‘That puts them in an impossible position and makes for a fantastically compelling, richly rewarding love story that is moving and insightful in equal measure.’
Falling is scheduled to air on Channel 4 later this year.
