‘Game of Thrones’ Star Joe Dempsie, Cathy Tyson, Adam Ali and Lara McDonnell Join Jodie Whittaker in ‘Truckload’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Joe Dempsie (“Game of Thrones,” “Adult Material”) leads a wave of new additions to the cast of “Truckload,” winner of Primetime’s Empower Fund at Cannes 2024.
Joining Dempsie are Adam Ali (“Waterloo Road,” “Little America”), Cathy Tyson (“Boiling Point,” “Criminal Record”) and Lara McDonnell (“Belfast,” “Artemis Fowl”).
The project, starring Jodie Whittaker (“Doctor Who,” “Broadchurch”), aims to champion female and non-binary filmmakers. “Truckload,” a comedy-drama based on writer-actress Evie Jones’ real-life experience, follows Lizzie (played by Jones) as she returns to Manchester after a life-changing traffic accident.
The film explores her recovery journey and the impact on her relationships. Director Aella Jordan-Edge and producers Arpita Ashok and Victoria Emslie have rounded out the cast with Carol Starks (“Save Me,” “Casualty”) and Angharad Bowen (“Bandits,” “Smile School”).
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