BAFTA Winner James McAvoy Is To Star In The Sky Original Series, Meantime
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Carl Roberts 
Based on the novel by Frankie Boyle, BAFTA winner James McAvoy is to star in the Sky Original series, Meantime. See the first image here.
Sky today announced Meantime, a distinctly comic Sky Original crime thriller starring BAFTA winner James McAvoy, written by Frankie Boyle and Neil Webster. The series is based on Boyle’s Sunday Times bestselling debut novel of the same name. It is directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jon S. Baird and produced by Happy Tramp North and Expectation (Alma’s Not Normal, Malice). Additionally, the production is in association with Sky Studios.
PREMISE
Felix McAveety (James McAvoy) is a full-time addict whose best friend gets murdered in a Glasgow park. This tragic event leaves him as the police’s most convenient suspect. In a fog of intoxication and paranoia, Felix sets out to clear his name. He enlists the help of an ageing former Detective Inspector turned crime novelist (Josette Simon) and a chaotic friend (Jamie Michie). Their search for the truth becomes an exhilarating and frequently laugh-out-loud race through the murkier edges of contemporary Scotland. Meanwhile, events rapidly spiral out of control around him.
ALSO STARRING
The series includes a stellar supporting cast, including Jamie Michie, Shauna MacDonald, Josette Simon, Janine Harouni, Christopher Eccleston, Mark Bonnar, Shirley Henderson, Benedict Wong, Emun Elliott, Laurie Brett, Martin Quinn, Jordan Young, Lois Chimimba, Michael Moreland, Joy McAvoy, Hanna Stanbridge, Greg Hemphill, Robin Laing, Kate Donnely and George Robinson.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Meantime (6 x 60’) features a script by Frankie Boyle and Neil Webster. Happy Tramp North and Expectation produce the series in collaboration with Sky Studios, while Jon S. Baird directs. and produced by Eric Coulter. Executive producers: Frankie Boyle and Neil Webster for Happy Tramp North, Nerys Evans for Expectation, Alex Moody for Sky, James McAvoy, Jon S Baird and Eric Coulter.
This new series forms part of a bold line-up of Sky Originals and Exclusives coming to Sky and NOW screens in 2026 and beyond. From gripping dramas and films to big entertainment and compelling documentaries, Sky continues to champion distinctive storytelling alongside world-class talent - delivering the must-watch moments set to define the year ahead.
Meantime will be available next year on Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland.
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