Mood (TV series)

Mood is a British Musical drama television series created and written by Nicôle Lecky, based on her one-woman play Superhoe. The six-part series premiered on BBC Three on 1 March 2022.

Mood
GenreMusical drama
Based onSuperhoe
by Nicôle Lecky
Directed by
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Margery Bone
  • Ayela Butt
  • Nicôle Lecky
  • Lucy Richer
ProducerLisa Walters
Production companies
  • Bonafide Films
  • Babieka
Release
Original networkBBC Three
First shown in1 March 2022 (2022-03-01)

Cast
  • Nicôle Lecky as Sasha Clayton, an aspiring musician
    • Ebony Aboagye as young Sasha Clayton
  • Lara Peake as Carly Vison, a social media influencer
  • Jessica Hynes as Laura Clayton, Sasha's mother
  • Paul Kaye as Kevin, Sasha's stepfather
  • Mia Jenkins as Megan Clayton, Sasha's younger sister
  • Jordan Duvigneau as Anton
  • Flo Wilson as Melrose
  • Jorden Myrie as Kobi, Abi's younger brother
  • Jason York as Curtis
  • Chantelle Alle as Abi, Sasha's childhood friend
  • Mohammad Moses Dalmar as Saleem
  • Sai Bennett as Esmeralda
  • Tom Moutchi as Teeg Jones
  • Kiell Smith-Bynoe as Alfred
  • Tom Stourton as Josh
  • Renee Bailey as Paris
  • Jade Thirlwall as Jade
  • Anna Vakili as herself (Episode 1)
  • Jess Gale as herself (Episode 1)
  • Eve Gale as herself (Episode 1)

Production

Lecky first performed her one-woman play Superhoe as a staged reading with the Talawa Theatre Company in 2018 followed by an official debut at the Royal Court Theatre in January 2019, by which point the BBC had already commissioned a pilot from Lecky. At the end of 2019,[1] BBC Three officially greenlit the series, a six-part television adaptation of Lecky's play from Bonafide Films starring, written, and executive produced by Lecky herself. Also attached as executive producers were Lucy Richer, Ayela Butt, and Margery Bone. The pick-up by BBC Three was announced in February 2020.[2]

The rest of the cast, including Lara Peake, Jessica Hynes, Paul Kaye Mia Jenkins, Jordan Duvigneau, Flo Wilson, Jorden Myrie, Jason York, Chantelle Alle, and Mohammad Dalmar, was revealed in October 2021.[3] Notable guest actors included Sai Bennett, Tom Moutchi, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Tom Stourton, and Renee Bailey.[4]

The show featured cameos from several social media influencers such as Anna Vakili, Eve Gale and Jess Gale. The show also featured Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix.

The creatives behind the series, including directors Dawn Shadforth and Stroma Cairns, first appeared on a panel to discuss the series at the 2021 BBC Showcase.[5] Principal photography began in March 2021.[6]

Release

Mood, initially titled after the play Superhoe, was first announced in October 2021 as part of BBC's then upcoming winter slate.[7] BBC Three released the series' trailer in February 2022. BBC Studios is distributing Mood internationally; it will air on BBC America in the United States.[8]

References
  1. Pometsey, Olive (24 February 2022). "Nicôle Lecky is the triple-threat behind your new favourite TV show". The Face. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  2. Munn, Patrick (25 February 2020). "Nicôle Lecky's 'Superhoe' Picked Up To Series At BBC Three". TV Wise. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  3. "BBC3 names cast of Nicôle Lecky's Superhoe". Televisual. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  4. "Mood: Meet the cast and creatives of Nicôle Lecky's drama for BBC Three". BBC Media Centre. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  5. "BBC Studios reveals hottest shows coming at virtual Showcase 2021". Media Week. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  6. Khan, Coco (18 February 2022). "'Commissioners: hire more people with different experiences!' Meet Nicôle Lecky, TV's newest superstar". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  7. Methven, Nicole (13 October 2021). "BBC lines up eight new major dramas to air this winter - all you need to know". Mirror. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  8. Goldbart, Max (10 February 2022). "BBC America Boards Nicôle Lecky UK Drama 'Mood' & Sundance Now Picks Up 'Showtrial' & 'The Suspect'". Deadline. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
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