Mr. Loverman
Fable Entertainment for Sony Pictures Television and BBC
“Mr. Loverman,” based on the novel from Booker-winning author Bernardine Evaristo, tells the story of Barry (Lennie James), a 74-year-old married man who has concealed his sexuality, exploring the challenges of older Black gay love with authenticity. The series, celebrated for its diverse representation and emotional depth, has achieved remarkable viewership among Black Caribbean audiences and garnered critical acclaim for its fresh narrative approach and exploration of identity, fostering important conversations within the Caribbean diaspora about queer identity.
PRIMARY PRODUCTION CREDITS
Executive Producers: Lennie James, Hong Khaou, Faye Ward, Hannah Farrell, Hannah Price, Jo McClellan (BBC). Director: Hong Khaou. Writer: Nathaniel Price. Editors: Kim Gaster, Emma Oxley, Abolfazl Talooni. Talent: Lennie James, Sharon D Clarke, Ariyon Bakare, Tamara Lawrance, Sharlene Whyte, Tahj Miles, Suzette Llewellyn, Clint Dyer, Keenan Munn-Francis, Gabin Kongolo. Production Designer: Christopher Melgram. Cinematography: Remi Adefarasin, BSC.