We are thrilled that Bernardine Evaristo’s beloved novel Mr Loverman will be adapted into a television drama series by the BBC and Fable Pictures.

As announced by the BBC:

“Lennie James (Save Me, Line of Duty) will star as the exuberant protagonist, Barrington Jedidiah Walker, in the eight-part drama adapted by Nathaniel Price (The Outlaws, Noughts & Crosses). Filming will begin later this year, with further casting to be announced in due course.

Mr Loverman is a life-affirming story about family, love, and being true to yourself.”

You can read more from the announcement here.