Lisa McGee Unveils Lead Actor for ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’

“Derry Girls” creator Lisa McGee has begun production on her upcoming comedy-thriller series “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast” in Northern Ireland and has unveiled the main cast for the Netflix show.

Roísín Gallagher (“The Dry,” “The Lovers”), Sinéad Keenan (“Little Boy Blue,” “Unforgotten”) and Caoilfhionn Dunne (“A Thousand Blows,” “Industry”) play Saoirse, Robyn and Dara, three childhood friends , now in their late 30s, come together following news of the death of a fourth friend, leading them on a ‘dark, dangerous and hilarious odyssey’ across Ireland and beyond as they attempt to uncover the truth behind a friend’s death . past.

“I couldn’t be more excited to begin production on ‘How To Get To Heaven From Belfast,’” said McGee, who created and wrote the series and serves as executive producer. “I loved writing Saoirse, Robyn and Dara – three flawed, funny women about to embark on the most exciting and terrifying adventure of their lives. A mystery full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing and laughing out loud. Let’s go girls!”

Produced by Hat Trick Productions, the eight-part series – directed by “Derry Girls” helmer Michael Lennox – was initially announced by Channel 4, but moved to Netflix earlier this year, with Channel 4 citing “changes in editorial direction.” rising costs” and the “recent cooling in the US co-production market.”

“Smart, chaotic TV writer Saoirse, glamorous, stressed-out mother of three Robyn and dependable, inhibited caregiver Dara have been a tight-knit group since school,” the synopsis reads. “Now in their late 30s, but still as close as ever, these three friends are about to embark on the most exciting adventure of their lives. When an email arrives telling them of the death of the estranged fourth member of their youth gang, Greta, a series of eerie events in her wake sets them on a dark, dangerous and hilarious odyssey across Ireland and beyond, as they all trying to come together. the truth of the past. A show about friendship, memories and what happens when life doesn’t turn out exactly as you expected.”

Brian J. Falconer produces, while executive producers include McGee, Lennox, Caroline Leddy (“Derry Girls,” “The Inbetweeners”), Liz Lewin (“Derry Girls,” “The Lovers”) and Jimmy Mulville.