First look at Disney+ The Full Monty reboot - with scenes shot in Greater Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDisney+ has given a first look into its reboot of 90s comedy film The Full Monty. 25 years on, the streaming platform is turning the BAFTA-winning blockbuster into an eight-part series, due to premiere in the UK this June.
The film followed a band of steelworkers from Sheffield who formed a male striptease act to earn some cash. It is one of the most successful British films ever, earning more than £50 million at the box office and winning an Oscar for its music.
The new show will uncover what happened to the group after they put their kit back on, while navigating the post-industrial city and their own personal hardships. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Simon Beaufoy, the original film's screenwriter has returned for the series - and fans will see the majority of the cast reunited.
Robert Carlyle will reprise his role of Gaz, alongside Mark Addy as Dave, Lesley Sharp as Jean and Hugo Speer as Guy. Also re-joining the cast are Paul Barber as Horse, Steve Huison as Lomper and Tom Wilkinson as Gerald.
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