"Good Omens" duo Michael Sheen and
David Tennant are teaming up once again for lockdown comedy "Staged".
The show will see the two stars play actors who are furloughed when their upcoming production is suddenly brought to a halt.
The six-part series, based on an idea from Simon Evans and
Phin Glynn
, follows the cast as they try their best to keep the rehearsals on track in lockdown, The channel said in a statement on Friday.
Evans has written and directed the show.
The two actors will be joined by Lucy Eaton and
Anna Lundberg
, as well as Tennant's wife
Georgia Tennant
. The show will also have a selection of guest stars, such as
Nina Sosanya.
"It's vital that the the channel provides moments of light relief and this mischievous idea shows what great sports Michael and David are in sending themselves up," said Charlotte Moore, Director Content.
The show has been produced by Phin Glynn,
Victor Glynn
and Georgia Tennant with Sheen and Tennant also serving as executive producers.
"Staged" will air in June 2020.
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