Ricochet co-production will air on Channel 4. TeamAkers are pleased to announce their first foray into documentary programming entitled, Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials.The two 1 x hour programmes are a co-production with Ricochet Television (The Repair Shop, Ben Fogle, New Lives in the Wild) and will air on Channel 4 this spring. Suranne Jones: … Continue reading →
Suranne Jones to lead Netflix political thriller.
Shooting has begun on a new political thriller for Netflix titled The Choice. The five-part series comes from Bridge of Spies writer Matt Charman, as well as leading the show, Jones will also act as one of the series’ executive producers. Jones plays recently-elected British prime minister Abigail Dalton, who’s struggling to hold office thanks to … Continue reading →
TeamAkers to support Sheringham Little Theatre
TeamAkers have announced their latest role as patrons of The Sheringham Little Theatre in North Norfolk while stage and screen star Suranne Jones has been appointed as president. The multi award-winning actor best known for Vigil, Gentleman Jack and Dr Foster, was unveiled at the annual meeting of the charity trust which runs the community … Continue reading →
Olive Gray and Amy Lennox cast in Spy for Spy
Amy Lennox (Cabaret)and Olive Gray (Halo) have been cast to star in Spy for Spy, Kieron Barry’s innovative new play which will open at The Riverside Studios this summer. The duo will be appearing at the Hammersmith venue’s Studio 3 from Thursday 15 June to Sunday 2 July with press night on Tuesday 20 June. … Continue reading →
TeamAkers to co-produce new play, Spy for Spy
We are excited to announce production of a new romantic comedy by Kieron Barry produced in association with Feather Productions which will premiere at the Riverside Studios, Hammersmith this Summer from Thursday 15th June to Sunday 2nd July. Sarah and Molly are two Californians who love each other – and that’s all they have in … Continue reading →
Eve Best and Stockard Channing join ITV’s Maryland.
Eve Best (House of the Dragon, Nurse Jackie) and Stockard Channing (The Good Wife, The West Wing) are to join the cast of Suranne Jones’ three-part ITVX drama Maryland. The drama focuses on the relationship between two sisters, dowdy mother of two, Becca (Jones) and disciplined high-flyer Rosaline (Best) who are largely estranged by complex family dynamics. Becca and Rosaline travel to the Isle … Continue reading →
ITV commissions three-part relationship drama Maryland
ITV has commissioned three-part relationship drama, Maryland, created by BAFTA and RTS award winning actress, Suranne Jones, and screenwriter Anne-Marie O’Connor. Maryland focuses on two sisters who have grown apart over the years, but through tragic events learn to love and respect one another all over again. Maryland focuses upon the relationship between the sisters, … Continue reading →
Gone
Shot in North London in the winter of 2017, GONE is a short film co-produced by Feather Productions and TeamAkers Productions. In a beautifully pitched, powerfully moving piece by writer/director/co-producer Laurence Akers, the brilliant Suranne Jones and Daniel Betts (with support from Robert Perkins and Zaraah Abrahams) portray a contemporary couple who re-meet following their traumatic separation. The cinematography is by Chris Fergusson with original music by Rose Betts.
Cannes Short Film Corner Interview 2018
In May of 2018 Laurence was interviewed at the Cannes Short Film Corner about his short film, Gone.