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How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

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How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Created byLisa McGee
Directed byMichael Lennox
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Caroline Leddy
  • Liz Lewin
  • Jimmy Mulville
  • Lisa McGee
  • Michael Lennox
Production company
Original release
NetworkNetflix

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is an upcoming television series for Netflix created by Lisa McGee and produced by Hat Trick Productions.

Premise

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Three friends investigate the mysterious death of a former school mate.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The eight-part series is written and created by Lisa McGee.[2] In August 2023 the series was announced to be executive produced by Caroline Leddy, Liz Lewin, and Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Productions and Channel 4.[3] In March 2024, the series moved to streaming service Netflix. Michael Lennox is director.[4]

On 1 July 2024, Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne were cast in the lead roles.[5]

Filming began in Belfast in July 2024.[6][7][8] Filming locations include the Londonderry Arms Hotel in Carnlough.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Scott Byrne, Ruari (22 August 2024). "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: New comedy-thriller by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee to air on Channel 4". Buzz.ie. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  2. ^ Shafer, Ellise (21 August 2023). "'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee Sets Comedy Thriller Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' at Channel 4". Variety. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  3. ^ Cormack, Morgan (22 August 2024). "Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee announces new comedy thriller". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  4. ^ Shafer, Ellise (15 March 2024). "'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee's New Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' Moves to Netflix". Variety. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  5. ^ Ritman, Alex (1 July 2024). "'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee Unveils Lead Cast for Netflix Comedy Thriller Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  6. ^ Calnan, Ellie (14 August 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  7. ^ Coleman, Maureen (1 July 2024). "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: Derry Girls writer's new Netflix show begins filming in NI". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  8. ^ "New series from Derry Girls creator to begin filming in Belfast". RTE. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Antrim coast hotel transformed for new Netflix series from writer of Derry Girls". loveballymena. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
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