World news and discussion on TalkFuse.
‘Assassin’s Creed’ Star Laura Marcus Behind Channel 4 Comedy ‘F**k Ups’
Actor Laura Marcus, known for her upcoming role in Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed adaptation, is developing and starring in her first Channel 4 comedy project, a "Blap" titled F**k Ups. The short-form pilot follows Miracle June Jones, an achievement-obsessed teenager forced to confront failure while stuck in her hometown, alongside her overbearing neighbour Lillian Cheeks. Channel 4 Blaps serve as a proving ground for new talent, with successful pilots sometimes developed into full series.
Marcus stars opposite Molly Hewitt-Richards, Alexander Arnold, Sophie Thompson and Mark Benton, with direction from Will Wightman; the pilot is partly based on a short film Marcus made during the pandemic with producer Daniel Sved. It is produced by Bristol-based Calling the Shots Films, with Sved and Leah Draws producing, Jeremy Routledge as executive producer, Andy Brereton as Channel 4's commissioning editor, and a soundtrack composed by Lynks. Marcus described the project as "an adrenaline fuelled love letter to being the lamest rats in town."
In short
- Laura Marcus creates and stars in Channel 4 Blap F**k Ups
- Comedy follows a teen confronting failure in her hometown
- Blaps can lead to full Channel 4 series commissions
Explained simply
Laura Marcus is an actor known for her forthcoming role in a Netflix live-action adaptation of Assassin's Creed. She is now developing her first comedy project for Channel 4, a short-form series called F**k Ups, in which she will also star.
Channel 4 Blaps are short-form pilot projects designed to identify and develop new talent across acting, writing and directing. Successful pilots sometimes lead to full television series, making them an important proving ground for creatives early in their careers.
The comedy follows Miracle June Jones, an achievement-obsessed teenager forced to reckon with failure whilst stuck in her hometown and dealing with a difficult neighbour. The project is based on a short film Marcus created during the pandemic and features Molly Hewitt-Richards, Alexander Arnold, Sophie Thompson and Mark Benton alongside her.
Americas Celebrity Entertainment TV World