Queenie

Queenie is an upcoming British television series, based on the novel of the same name by Candice Carty-Williams. The series is developed by Further South Productions in association with Lionsgate Television for Channel 4. Cast Dionne Brown as Queenie Jenkins Samuel Adewunmi as Frank Bellah as Kyazike Sally Phillips as Gina Jon Pointing as Tom Tilly Keeper as Darcy Llewella Gideon as Grandma Veronica Michelle Greenidge as Aunty Maggie Elisha Applebaum as Cassandra Cristale De'Abreu as Diana Mim Shaikh as Adi Production An adaptation of Carty-Williams' novel was in development with Channel 4 as of 2019. In August 2021, it was confirmed Channel 4 had commissioned an eight-episode adaptation, with Carty-Williams herself attached as showrunner and executive producer. Also executive producing are Steve November and Sarah Conroy of Further South Productions, with Lisa Williams as co-executive and series producer. Joining Carty-Williams in the writing room are Ryan Calais Cameron, Yolanda Mercy, Natasha Brown and Thara Popoola. The series is directed by Joelle Mae David and Makalla McPherson. In May 2023, the cast was announced, with Dionne Brown set to lead the series as the titular character. Also joining the cast were Samuel Adewunmi, Bellah, Sally Phillips, Jon Pointing, Tilly Keeper, Llewella Gideon, Michelle Greenidge, Cristale De'Abreu, Elisha Applebaum, and Mim Shaikh.