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 SinΓ©ad 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.
Brothers. Betrayal. Drag queens.
STARLINGS, the debut novel from RUSSELL TOVEY (THE NIGHT MANAGER, ANGELS IN AMERICA), has landed as an Audible original β and Andrew Scott has lent his voice to this amazing, brave work.
Listen now via link in bio ποΈ
Brothers. Betrayal. Drag queens.
STARLINGS, the debut novel from RUSSELL TOVEY (THE NIGHT MANAGER, ANGELS IN AMERICA), has landed as an Audible original β and Andrew Scott has lent his voice to this amazing, brave work.
Listen now via link in bio ποΈ
...
Domhnall Gleeson`s acting range is simply unreal.
The STAR WARS and HARRY POTTER star talks his new Peacock mockumentary hit THE PAPER, upcoming work in Werner Herzog`s BUCKING FASTARDS and the current Sundance breakout THE INCOMER.
Watch now via link in bio ποΈ
Domhnall Gleeson`s acting range is simply unreal.
The STAR WARS and HARRY POTTER star talks his new Peacock mockumentary hit THE PAPER, upcoming work in Werner Herzog`s BUCKING FASTARDS and the current Sundance breakout THE INCOMER.
Watch now via link in bio ποΈ
...
Andrew Scott is heading to @tiff_net!
ELSINORE, Scott`s biographical drama about legendary actor Ian Charleson, has landed a Special Presentations slot at TIFF 2026, starring alongside Olivia Coleman.
Full details via link in bio ποΈ
Andrew Scott is heading to @tiff_net!
ELSINORE, Scott`s biographical drama about legendary actor Ian Charleson, has landed a Special Presentations slot at TIFF 2026, starring alongside Olivia Coleman.
Full details via link in bio ποΈ
...
Who loves truly scary horror?
Ahead of its release, Irish director Damian McCarthy (hows_themovie_goin) talks the art of scaring the bejesus out of his audiences.
New interview via ποΈ in bio.
Who loves truly scary horror?
Ahead of its release, Irish director Damian McCarthy (hows_themovie_goin) talks the art of scaring the bejesus out of his audiences.
New interview via ποΈ in bio.
...
Saoirse Ronan is officially a filmmaker.
Her directorial debut PAPER PLANE β written by Ronan herself and starring Martha Malone, Clare Dunne, and Tim Creed β heads to Venice this September, competing for the Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film.
More at irishfilmtv.com ποΈ
Saoirse Ronan is officially a filmmaker.
Her directorial debut PAPER PLANE β written by Ronan herself and starring Martha Malone, Clare Dunne, and Tim Creed β heads to Venice this September, competing for the Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film.
More at irishfilmtv.com ποΈ
...
RTΓ`s new documentary TRINITY`S TREASURES follows Ruth Negga back to her alma mater as the historic library undergoes its first major renovation in 300+ years.
Episode one sees Negga exploring Trinity`s literary treasures with Librarian Helen Shenton. A must-watch for Irish book lovers!
Details via ποΈ in bio!
RTΓ`s new documentary TRINITY`S TREASURES follows Ruth Negga back to her alma mater as the historic library undergoes its first major renovation in 300+ years.
Episode one sees Negga exploring Trinity`s literary treasures with Librarian Helen Shenton. A must-watch for Irish book lovers!
Details via ποΈ in bio!
...
Rest in peace, Brenda Fricker π
The first Irish woman to ever win an Academy Award has died at 81, after a career that gave us MY LEFT FOOT, HOME ALONE 2`s unforgettable Pigeon Lady, and decades of unforgettable work on stage and screen. A true national treasure.
Full tribute via ποΈ in bio.
Rest in peace, Brenda Fricker π
The first Irish woman to ever win an Academy Award has died at 81, after a career that gave us MY LEFT FOOT, HOME ALONE 2`s unforgettable Pigeon Lady, and decades of unforgettable work on stage and screen. A true national treasure.
Full tribute via ποΈ in bio.
...
Ruth Negga is coming home to the stage!
The Oscar nominee headlines the world premiere of RADIO BETTE at the Gaiety Theatre this autumn, part of the @dublintheatrefestival_ 2026 programme (24 Septβ11 Oct).
Full details via ποΈ in bio.
Ruth Negga is coming home to the stage!
The Oscar nominee headlines the world premiere of RADIO BETTE at the Gaiety Theatre this autumn, part of the @dublintheatrefestival_ 2026 programme (24 Septβ11 Oct).
Full details via ποΈ in bio.
...
DOMHNALL GLEESON just landed his next big one, and THE INCOMER sounds absolutely wild.
Gleeson plays the role of an uncomfortable government official sent to remove two siblings from their remote island home.
New trailer via link in bio ποΈ
DOMHNALL GLEESON just landed his next big one, and THE INCOMER sounds absolutely wild.
Gleeson plays the role of an uncomfortable government official sent to remove two siblings from their remote island home.
New trailer via link in bio ποΈ
...
