Kenneth Branagh Won’t Be Re-Shooting His Scenes in the Boris Johnson Drama

variety.com:

Manori Ravindran International EditorIf you thought Kenneth Branagh was heading back to make-up to shoot scenes as a belligerent Boris Johnson fighting for his premiership against a government uprising, think again.Sources tell Variety that the highly anticipated Sky drama series “This England” won’t be filming any more scenes despite the last chaotic 48 hours for U.K.

government, which have culminated in Johnson’s resignation. That’s because the show, perhaps wisely, only covers the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when Johnson — not even eight months into his leadership — struggled to get a grip on the health crisis and was even hospitalized with COVID-19 himself.The drama — which is helmed by “The Trip” creator Michael Winterbottom — is currently in post-production.

While an air date hasn’t yet been set, it’s still on track to premiere in the autumn, as was the original plan when Branagh was first cast as Johnson in January 2021.

This means it’s likely a new prime minister will be in place by the time the show actually comes to air. The limited drama was originally called “This Sceptred Isle” but was renamed as “This England” earlier this year.Sky Atlantic released a first clip from the show back in May.