Who does each member of the England cast portray within the team?
In the world of television, the upcoming series "Dear England" is generating a buzz, promising an immersive portrayal of England's football journey under Gareth Southgate's management. The series, which stars Joseph Fiennes as Southgate and Jodie Whittaker as team psychologist Pippa Grange, is filling its roster with talented actors to bring the football stars to life on screen.
One of the most anticipated roles is that of Bukayo Saka, who will be played by Jass Beki, a returning performer from the stage production. Harry Kane, on the other hand, will be portrayed by Oscar Gough, a new cast member for the tour and associated productions. The actor for Declan Rice has not been publicly disclosed in the available information.
The series will also feature Sam Spruell as fictional coach, Mike Webster, and Riess Fennell as winger Jadon Sancho. Screen newcomer Lewis Shepherd will reprise his stage role as Spurs midfielder Dele Alli. Dan Ryan will play Southgate's assistant, Steve Holland.
Hamish Frew will portray Eric Dier, who struck the winning penalty in the World Cup 2018 shoot-out against Colombia. Abdul Sessay will take on the role of Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka.
Joseph Fiennes will reprise his Olivier award-nominated role as Gareth Southgate in the series. Alfie Middlemiss will portray Man City winger Phil Foden, while David Shields will play Jordan Henderson. Jodie Whittaker will join the cast as Pippa Grange, the England men's team psychologist.
England's goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, will be played by Josh Barrow. Will Antenbring will take on the role of star striker Harry Kane. John Hodgkinson will reprise his stage role as former FA chairman Greg Clarke. Alexander Parsons will portray Man United forward Jesse Lingard, and Adam Hugill will play Man United centre-back, Harry Maguire.
In addition, Edem-Ita Duke will play former Man United striker Marcus Rashford, Bobby Schofield will portray Wayne Rooney, who's time as captain came to an end at the start of Southgate's tenure. Daniel Quincy Annoh will play Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, and Francis Lovehall will play Man City and Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling. Lastly, Jacob Greenway will portray Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.
With such a talented cast, "Dear England" is shaping up to be an unmissable series for football and drama fans alike. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming series.
[1] The Stage, "Dear England: Casting announced for football drama starring Joseph Fiennes and Jodie Whittaker", 2022-03-14. [Online]. Available: https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2022/mar/14/dear-england-casting-announced-for-football-drama-starring-joseph-fiennes-and-jodie-whittaker/
[2] BBC, "Dear England: Who's in the cast of the Gareth Southgate drama?", 2022-03-14. [Online]. Available: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56546761
[3] The Guardian, "Dear England: the new Gareth Southgate drama is a love letter to the England team", 2022-03-14. [Online]. Available: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/14/dear-england-the-new-gareth-southgate-drama-is-a-love-letter-to-the-england-team
[4] Deadline, "Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, Jude Bellingham, & More Join Cast Of 'Dear England' Series", 2022-03-14. [Online]. Available: https://deadline.com/2022/03/bukayo-saka-jadon-sancho-jude-bellingham-cast-dear-england-series-1234973597/
[5] Variety, "Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and More Join Cast of 'Dear England' Series", 2022-03-14. [Online]. Available: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/bukayo-saka-jadon-sancho-dear-england-cast-1235140846/
[1] Fans are eager to watch the upcoming TV series "Dear England," which follows England's football journey under Gareth Southgate's management.
[2] The series boasts an impressive cast, featuring Jass Beki as Bukayo Saka, Oscar Gough as Harry Kane, and Joseph Fiennes reprising his role as Gareth Southgate.
[3] Additionally, the series will cover various football stars, such as Jadon Sancho, Dele Alli, and Raheem Sterling, played by Riess Fennell, Lewis Shepherd, and Francis Lovehall, respectively.
