Fifteen-Love
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| Created by | Hania Elkington |
| Screenplay by | Hania Elkington |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Producer | Natasha Romaniuk |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Fifteen-Love is a British drama television series created by Hania Elkington and World Productions, starring Aidan Turner and Ella Lily Hyland. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 21 July 2023.
Synopsis
A former tennis prodigy makes an explosive allegation against her former coach with whom she reached a semi-final at the French Open. Five years on from a bad injury she has entered therapy with a new psychologist whilst he is still coaching a new prospect.[1][2]
Cast
- Aidan Turner as Glenn Lapthorne
- Ella Lily Hyland as Justine Pearce
- Anna Chancellor as And Woodward
- Jessica Darrow as Mikki Easton
- Tom Varey as Steve O'Callaghan
- Lorenzo Richelmy as Gianluca Barzaghi
- Manon Azem as Khalida Lapthorn
- Elizabeth Berrington as Carol Pearce
- Amar Chadha-Patel as Rushikesh 'Rusty' Raj
- Steffan Rhodri as Christy Pearce
- Maria Margarida Almeida as Luisa Molina
- Harmony Rose-Bremner as Renee Okoye
- Matt Barkley as DI Maplin
- Sarah Durham as DCI Shaw
- Alma Prelec as Apolenka (Polly)
- Camilla Aiko as Bella
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Toby MacDonald | Hania Elkington | 21 July 2023 |
| 2 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 21 July 2023 |
| 3 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 21 July 2023 |
| 4 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 21 July 2023 |
| 5 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 21 July 2023 |
| 6 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | 21 July 2023 |
Production
In May 2022, it was revealed Amazon Prime had greenlit Fifteen-Love, a six-part series created by Hania Elkington, who acts as scriptwriter and executive producer. The show is produced by World Productions and directed by Eva Riley for the first three episodes and Toby MacDonald the latter three. The series is produced by Natasha Romaniuk.[4]
Elkington said of the project’s theme "Writing this drama…has been revelatory. I hope that Fifteen-Love has the same effect on its audience, and can become another valuable part of this urgent, emerging story."[5]
In August 2022, it was announced Aidan Turner and Ella Lily Hyland would star in the series. Also joining the cast were Anna Chancellor, Jessica Darrow, Tom Varey, Lorenzo Richelmy, Manon Azem, Elizabeth Berrington, Amar Chadha-Patel, Steffan Rhodri, as well as Maria Margarida Almeida and Harmony Rose-Bremner.[6]
Ella Lily Hyland trained for the tennis scenes and was helped on set by tennis coach and former-pro Naomi Cavaday.[7]
Filming took place in St Albans in Hertfordshire.[8] The Longwood Academy was filmed at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire.[9] Grand Slam scenes were filmed in Edinburgh and Eastbourne. [10]
Release
The series was released on Amazon Prime Video on 21 July 2023.[11][12][13]
References
- ^ Hastings, Christobel. "Prime Video's Fifteen-Love: this gripping new drama explores trust, power and obsession in the world of elite tennis". Stylist.co.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Houghton, Rianne (5 August 2022). "First look at Poldark and The Crown stars in new tennis drama series". Digital Spy Strawberries and cream at the ready. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (14 July 2023). "Fifteen-Love: Release date, trailer and latest news for Prime Video drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (19 May 2022). "Amazon Orders U.K. Original Drama 'Fifteen-Love' From 'Bodyguard' Producer (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (8 March 2023). "21 TV shows written by women to look forward to in 2023". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (4 August 2022). "Poldark's' Aidan Turner, Ella Lily Hyland Lead #MeToo Tennis Drama 'Fifteen-Love' for Amazon Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ McCarthy, Esther (15 February 2023). "Rising Stars Ireland 2023: Ella Lily Hyland (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Rutherford, Cameron (23 September 2022). "Films crews spotted in St Albans working on new Amazon Prime TV drama 'Fifteen Love'". Hertfordshire Mercury. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ Emily, Olivia (1 August 2023). "Where Is Longwood Academy In Fifteen-Love? & Is It Based On A Real Place?". Country and Toen House. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Hayley (3 August 2023). "Fifteen Love director divulges 'technical challenges' during filming". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ Cashin, Rory. "Amazon Prime Video reveals impressive 2023 slate of new movies and shows". Joe.ie. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Heritage, Stuart; Abbott, Kate (28 December 2022). "The 35 must-see TV shows to look forward to in 2023". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Harrison, Phil (14 July 2023). "The Bear to Fifteen Love: the seven best shows to stream this week". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
External links
- Fifteen-Love at IMDb