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‘Boys of Tommen’ Finds Its Patrick Feely in Jamie Schneider, With James Craven Joining as Pierce O’Neill (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video's television adaptation of Chloe Walsh's romance novels "Boys of Tommen" has cast Jamie Schneider as Patrick Feely and James Craven as Pierce O'Neill, with several other roles also confirmed. The series adapts the first two books in Walsh's bestselling young-adult series, "Binding 13" and "Keeping 13", and follows a forbidden romance between rugby player Johnny Kavanagh and new student Shannon Lynch at an Irish private school, as each conceals a difficult personal secret.
Conor Sánchez and Nancy Surridge lead as Johnny and Shannon, with Eoin Macken, Róisín Gallagher and Amy Huberman joining as parents, alongside a wider ensemble cast. Brendan Canty ("Christy") directs the Ballylaggin-set drama, currently in production, with a script adapted by Poppy Cogan ("A Good Girl's Guide to Murder"). The show is produced by Wiip with Amazon MGM Studios, and continues Prime Video's push into YA romance following titles such as "Off Campus" and "Every Year After".
In short
- Jamie Schneider and James Craven join Prime Video's "Boys of Tommen" cast.
- Adaptation of Chloe Walsh's YA romance novels, now in production.
- Directed by Brendan Canty, part of Prime Video's growing romance slate.
Explained simply
"Boys of Tommen" is a television adaptation of bestselling romance novels by Irish author Chloe Walsh. The series is being produced for Prime Video and adapts the first two books in Walsh's young-adult series.
The story centres on a forbidden romance between Johnny Kavanagh, a rugby player, and Shannon Lynch, a new student at an elite Irish private school. Both characters conceal difficult personal secrets, and the narrative unfolds in the fictional school setting of Ballylaggin.
Young-adult romance adaptations have become increasingly popular in recent years, with platforms like Prime Video investing heavily in the genre. Walsh's "Boys of Tommen" novels have achieved significant commercial success, making them a sought-after property for screen adaptation.