Alisha Weir to Lead Coming-of-Age Comedy UNDERDOGS

"Matilda the Musical" and "Abigail" star Alisha Weir has signed on to star as the lead in the upcoming coming-of-age adventure comedy "Underdogs", which marks the feature debut of writer director Fabia Martin ("The Rev"). The film is set to shoot in the U.K. next year.

Here is the official synopsis: "Quirky dog-enthusiast Nel (Weir) is eager to win over her new foster sister, but when an incident pushes Zadie to flee in search of her estranged birth mother, the pair find themselves on the run to Birmingham in a stolen ambulance. For Nel, their unforeseen road trip presents an unmissable opportunity to attend 'the greatest dog show on earth'".

The cast also includes Amber Grappy ("One Day") as Patricia, the girls' strung-out social worker, who is determined to find them and bring them home before their foster mother Sal can reach them.

Martin is working closely alongside individuals with experience of the care system, as well as PromiseWorks, to ensure the film's authenticity. He had this to say about the project: "'Underdogs' is inspired by young people I met through the mentoring charity PromiseWorks, who grew up in the care system and thrived despite it. It's a story about belonging, and the world of foster care seen through an honest lens with humour and heart".

The film is produced by BAFTA-nominated Candid Broads Productions ("Arthur & Clara", "The Date", "Swim Sistas"). Its founder, Oriane Pick said: "'Underdogs' offers a fresh perspective of the care system – one rooted in resilience and humour. We're thrilled to be bringing Fabia's debut feature to screen, and to have Alisha Weir and Amber Grappy starring in this bold and original story". Pick and Anais Ferrato produce for Candid Broads Productions. Casting is handled by Aisha Bywaters ("We Are Lady Parts").

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Alisha Weir to Lead Coming-of-Age Comedy UNDERDOGS

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