EVERYONE ELSE BURNS: FIRST LOOK AND CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND SERIES OF CHANNEL 4 COMEDY
Filming has commenced on the second series of Everyone Else Burns which will return to stream and watch live on Channel 4 later this year. The hit RTS award-winning comedy is co-produced by Jax Media UK, part of Imagine Entertainment, and Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The god-fearing Lewis family return, including Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners), Kate O’Flynn (Landscapers), Amy James-Kelly (Military Wives) and Harry Connor (Robin and the Hoods). Joining the cast this series is Sian Clifford (Fleabag) as Maude, an imposing new member. Maude’s warped take on domesticity will upend Fiona’s worldview and threaten to lead David astray.
Also returning for the second series are Morgana Robinson (The Windsors) as Melissa, Ali Khan (A Haunting in Venice) as Joshua, Arsher Ali (Funny Woman) as Elder Samson, Al Roberts (Stath Lets Flats) as Elder Abijah, Kadiff Kirwan (Slow Horses) as Andrew, Soph Galustian (Rye Lane) as Julia, and Liam Williams (Ladhood) as Joel.
Series two will challenge the Lewises’ commitment to The Order more than ever before. Relationships are front and centre – as Rachel’s drive for independence is threatened by arranged marriage and cracks widen between David and Fiona. Meanwhile, Aaron will launch a revolutionary bid to drag The Order into the present day (with, and in spite of, his Dad’s help).
Laura Riseam, Channel 4 Commissioning Editor said: “I’m elated that the Lewis family have (so far) survived eternal damnation for long enough in order to deliver another series of the excellent Everyone Else Burns for Channel 4 viewers. I’m very grateful to the brilliant minds of Oli and Dillon and the whole team at Jax Media and Universal International Studios and we can’t wait to see what’s in store when series two hits our screens.”
Beatrice Springborn, President of Universal International Studios, says: “Everyone Else Burns is a divine comedy full of heart and wit that proves even in chaos, we can all find comedic salvation. With our partners at Jax Media and Channel 4, we can’t wait for audiences to fall in love again with the world Dillon and Oliver have so brilliantly created.”
Molly Seymour, Executive Producer for Jax Media, says: “Jax UK couldn’t be more excited to spread the word about the return of the Lewis family and their admirable attempts at being good people when everyday life continues to tempt them. Dillon and Oliver skilfully continue to build a unique world full of hilarious characters. Viewers are in for such a treat. Partnering with the teams at Universal International Studios and Channel 4 for a second time is just as thrilling as the first.”
Filming is currently taking place in Manchester and transmission details will follow in due course.