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18/09/2025 – Netflix has officially greenlit Grown Ups, an eight-part drama series inspired by Marian Keyes’ bestselling novel. Production is currently underway in and around Dublin, where the story unfolds.

This engaging series delves into the tumultuous lives of the Casey family, who are intricately connected by love, loyalty, grief, and unresolved tensions. As they navigate the complexities of adulthood, they face personal and familial upheaval.

The talented ensemble cast includes:

• Sarah Greene (known for Bad Sisters and Normal People) as Jessie
• Barry Ward (from The End of the F***ing World and Bad Sisters) as Johnny
• Aisling Bea (star of This Way Up) as Cara
• Robert Sheehan (famous for Umbrella Academy and Misfits) as Liam
• Amy-Leigh Hickman (from YOU and Our Girl)
• Adrian Dunbar (known for Line of Duty)
• Sinéad Cusack (from Marcella)
• Karin Hanczewski (star of Call My Agent: Berlin)
• James Agnew
• Katelyn Rose Downey (from Clean Sweep)

Marian Keyes expressed her delight with the casting, stating it was “above and beyond my wildest dreams.” The series is created and written by Samantha Strauss, co-founder of Picking Scabs and known for her work on Apple Cider Vinegar. Executive producers include Strauss, Helen Gregory, Andy Noble, Shay Spencer, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Liz Watts, Marian Keyes, and James Griffiths.

Directors James Griffiths and Ciaran Donnelly are at the helm, with Simon Gillis serving as co-executive producer and Liz Gill as series producer. Netflix’s oversight is managed by Manda Levin, Henrietta Lee, and Mona Qureshi.

Strauss described this project as a “true life highlight,” sharing her long-standing admiration for Keyes and her excitement about bringing the Casey family to the screen. “Being part of this, seeing it all come together, has been so exciting and so much fun,” she remarked. “I’m enormously proud of the care taken with my characters and grateful for the commitment of our fantastic cast and crew.”

The narrative unfolds in South Dublin, where the close-knit yet dysfunctional Caseys grapple with the unexpected death of the family’s “good son.” This event triggers a year-long emotional journey, exploring themes of love, resentment, memory, and the bittersweet realities of adulthood, all while reflecting the tone of Keyes’ cherished novel.

Keyes and Strauss first connected over the adaptation in late 2020, establishing an immediate creative bond. The author highlighted the significance of filming in Ireland, expressing her trust in Strauss and the production team. “Countless books are optioned and very few ever make it to the screen,” Keyes noted. “From that first conversation, I believed in Sam, and with Netflix on board, it was so easy to trust everyone involved.”

Grown Ups is being produced by the UK-based See-Saw Films and the Australian firm Picking Scabs.

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