Cast of 'California Avenue' drama series announced

ANI June 18, 2025 254 views

Hugo Blick's new drama California Avenue brings together an acclaimed cast including Bill Nighy and Helena Bonham Carter. The series follows a fractured family in a secluded English caravan park, with Erin Doherty playing a mother on the run. Blick describes the project as a personal exploration of the people who inspired him. The BBC series marks another collaboration following hits like The English.

"California Avenue is an exploration of the people who inspired me to want to do this." – Hugo Blick
Los Angeles, June 18: Hugo Blick's new project 'California Avenue' is in works. As per Deadline, the show will star Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Burke and Erin Doherty, the latter of whom is fresh off the back of the runaway success of Netflix's Adolescence.

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Set in a secluded English caravan park

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Stars Nighy, Bonham Carter, and Doherty

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Explores fractured family dynamics

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Follows Blick's acclaimed works like The English

California Avenue is set in a secluded canal-side caravan park deep in the luscious English countryside, where its peace is irrevocably disrupted by the arrival of Lela (Doherty) and her 11-year-old child, both on the run, looking for refuge in this hidden world. It is here that a fractured family will come together, ghosts and demons will firmly be put to rest and an unexpected love is forged.

Nighy and Bonham Carter star as Jerry and Eddie, Lela's parents, while Burke is showman outcast, Cooper.

Excited about the project, Blick said, "Over the past few decades, whether through comedy, political dramas or even a western, I've looked to explore what television fiction can be. California Avenue is an exploration of the people who inspired me to want to do this."

The series is the latest collaboration between Blick, Drama Republic, Eight Rooks and the BBC following The English, The Honourable Woman and Black Earth Rising.

Reader Comments

Here are 5 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Priya K.
Helena Bonham Carter is such a versatile actress! Loved her in The Crown. The premise sounds interesting but I wonder if Indian audiences will connect with a story set in English countryside. Maybe if it comes with good subtitles? 🤔
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Rahul S.
Another British drama with posh accents and countryside setting. Yawn. When will international shows feature more diverse casts? India has so many amazing stories that could be adapted for global audiences.
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Ananya M.
OMG Erin Doherty was brilliant in The Crown as Princess Anne! So excited to see her in this new role. The story sounds emotional and deep - perfect for binge watching with chai and pakoras on a rainy day! ☕
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Vikram J.
Hugo Blick's previous works were quite intense. Not sure if this family drama will have the same impact as The English. But with this stellar cast, it's worth giving a shot. Hope it comes to Prime Video India soon.
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Sneha P.
The plot reminds me of some Indian family dramas but with British flavor. Interesting to see how they handle the 'ghosts and demons' aspect - hope it's not too dark. Bill Nighy always brings class to any project he's in!

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