GROWN UPS first look
Netflix has assembled a powerhouse cast for their upcoming adaptation of Marian Keyes’ bestselling novel GROWN UPS and the excitement is palpable as cameras roll across Dublin’s streets. This eight-part drama series promises to deliver the perfect blend of Irish wit, family dysfunction, and heartbreaking authenticity that made Keyes’ novel such a sensation.
The story centers on the Casey clan, a boisterous Irish family whose lives are held together by an intricate tapestry of love, loyalty, old grudges, and shared memories. But when their foundation crumbles with the unexpected death of the family’s golden child, everything they thought they knew about themselves gets turned upside down. What follows is a year of reckoning that’s equal parts devastating and absurd, as the Caseys navigate grief while confronting the uncomfortable truth that despite their age and responsibilities, they’re still figuring out how to be adults.
Leading this stellar ensemble is Sarah Greene, fresh from her acclaimed performance in BAD SISTERS, taking on the complex role of Jessie. Barry Ward, who captivated audiences in both BAD SISTERS and THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD, steps into Johnny’s shoes with his trademark intensity. Aisling Bea brings her sharp comedic timing from THIS WAY UP to the role of Cara, while Robert Sheehan channels the charismatic energy that made him a standout in THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY and MISFITS as Liam.
The supporting cast reads like a who’s who of Irish and British talent. Adrian Dunbar, beloved for his no-nonsense presence in LINE OF DUTY and RIDLEY, takes on Canice, while veteran actress Sinéad Cusack, known for her powerful work in MARCELLA and MOTHERFATHERSON, embodies Rose. Amy-Leigh Hickman from YOU and OUR GIRL joins as Nell, alongside German actress Karin Hanczewski from CALL MY AGENT: BERLIN bringing international flair as Ed.
What makes this adaptation particularly special is its commitment to authenticity. Strauss insisted from the beginning that the series be filmed in Ireland, capturing not just the setting but the soul of Irish family life that permeates Keyes’ work. The result is a production that feels genuinely rooted in its Dublin locations, with every frame breathing the atmosphere that made the novel so compelling.
As filming continues across County Dublin, anticipation builds for a series that promises to capture both the humor and heartbreak of modern family life. With its combination of established talent and fresh faces, all guided by a creative team that clearly understands the source material’s emotional core, GROWN UPS is shaping up to be Netflix’s next must-watch drama. The Casey family’s chaotic journey through grief, growth, and the messy business of being human is exactly the kind of storytelling that reminds us why great novels deserve great adaptations.
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