The ultimate season might have concluded in 2022 however the BBC isn’t letting go of authorized drama The Break up simply but, with a Barcelona-set particular greenlit three months after a Manchester spin off.
Abi Morgan‘s present led to 2022 after three seasons however the BBC has since ordered The Break up Up in February and is now heading to Spain for a two-parter with Nicola Walker‘s Hannah and household, whereas Toby Stephens is ready to hitch the solid.
Within the particular, the Defoes are again and have gathered for a lovely wedding ceremony at a winery, nestled in Catalonia’s wine area. Set throughout one solar soaked weekend, The Break up particular will embody break-ups, reunions and lots romance.
Stephens (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Black Sails) will play new character Archie Moore, whereas a lot of the authentic solid are set to return.
“In a world of brutal break ups and tantalising make ups, the Defoe household are invited to a vacation spot wedding ceremony of their very own, promising all that audiences have grown to like about The Break up,” stated Morgan.
The Break up, which aired on Sundance TV and BBC America within the U.S., was one of many BBC’s hottest new dramas of the previous few years and has bought to almost 120 territories, with 4 native format diversifications. The spin-off featured on a mega BBC slate earlier this 12 months and will likely be penned by Ursula Rani Sarma (Smother).
The collection is produced by Chernobyl maker Sister and is bought by BBC Studios. The Break up particular is written by Morgan (River, Suffragette, The Hour), directed by Giulia Gandini (Shetland) and produced by Jennie Fava (The Utterly Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin). EPs are Jane Featherstone (Chernobyl, Giri-Haji, That is Going to Harm), Lucy Dyke (The Break up, Black Mirror, Ripper Avenue) and Morgan.