You may think you know the story of Cary Grant, but how much do you know about #Archie? Coming to BritBox on December 7th, Archie, starring Jason Isaacs, tells the story of Archibald Alexander Leach’s childhood, his career in Bristol, and then his journey to Hollywood and becoming Cary Grant.
BAFTA® Award-winning and Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter and executive producer Jeff Pope brings the remarkable, little-known story of the formative years of Hollywood superstar, Cary Grant to screens in this much-anticipated drama. One of the twentieth century’s most iconic figures, Cary Grant touched the world with his charm, wit, and grace. But few knew Archie Leach, the man behind the name, and the enormous challenges he overcame on his path to stardom. From his troubled childhood to the one overpowering lie that shaped his life, this surprising and emotional drama captures the struggles, fears, loves and losses of Archie Leach – a man who couldn’t be further from the character he invented to save himself. Starring Jason Isaacs and executive produced by Jennifer Grant, Cary Grant’s daughter, and Dyan Cannon, his ex-wife.
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Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant |
| Network: ITVXGenre: DramaSeasons: 1Episodes: 4 | |
OverviewThe four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in Bristol, England to the Hollywood leading man he became. |
