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Limited Series – Archie

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BAFTA® Award-winning and Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter and executive producer Jeff Pope brings the remarkable, little-known story of the formative years of Hollywood superstar, Cary Grant to screens in this much-anticipated drama. One of the twentieth century's most iconic figures, Cary Grant touched the world with his charm, wit and grace. But few knew Archie Leach, the man behind the name, and the enormous challenges he overcame on his path to stardom. From his troubled childhood to the one overpowering lie that shaped his life, this surprising and emotional drama captures the struggles, fears, loves and losses of Archie Leach -- a man who couldn't be further from the character he invented to save himself.
Archie — Limited Series

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Jason Isaacs' convincingly debonair impression of the great Cary Grant elevates this otherwise uneven biopic series, which focuses on the star's demons without achieving real illumination.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times You may not know Cary Grant any better after Archie, but that was never even possible. Dec 16, 2023 Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal “Archie” may be engaged in image-deflation, but Grant likely wouldn’t have minded. Besides, even an exercise in unpleasant facts can be executed with a great deal of affection. Dec 7, 2023 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter For all that the title suggests a glimpse at the real man behind the icon, Archie fails to get much deeper than “Cary Grant was often accused of only playing himself, but Cary Grant’s greatest performance was… wait for it… Cary Grant,” or something. Dec 6, 2023 Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) If you're familiar with the Cary Grant story, it's just about possible to follow these ricochets. If you've never heard of the man, making sense of all this must be like doing a jigsaw in the dark. Rated: 2/5 Dec 30, 2024 Full Review Maggie Lovitt Collider Archie makes a noble effort to unravel the private and public life of both Cary Grant and Archie Leach. Though it does leave something to be desired — a deeper, more intimate look — it is made all the more enjoyable by Jason Isaacs’ performance. Rated: B- Jan 3, 2024 Full Review Martin Carr martincarr.co.uk Jason Isaacs and Laura Aikman shine in this expansive biopic on Cary Grant, that is held together by a career defining performance from Isaacs who brings some really complexity to a genuine Hollywood rags to riches story. Dec 15, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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dawn h Jason Issacs is absolutely brilliant Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 Full Review Andrei D Isaacs does his best and is Grant but the rest is pretty simple Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Shioka O I almost couldn't recognise Jason Issacs as Cary Grant. He is fabulous and skill-full actor. The script is superficial though worth watching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review CB99 Well done, a lot of things I did not know about his life. Entertaining format. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Michael J. D Cary Grant's life and career are fascinating; but the storytelling from Dyan Cannon's perspective is dull. Both Cannon and her daughter (exec producer) insist on showing a very heteronormative view of Grant because they are both in denial that he was queer. The series is a bore and a lost opportunity. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/02/24 Full Review Andrew S This was a superficial, one sided (Dyan Cannon's) biopic with mediocre acting. Cary Grant was unrecognizable. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jason Isaacs

Cary Grant

Calam Lynch

Archie

Dainton Anderson

Young Archie

Harriet Walter

Elsie Leach

Kara Tointon

Young Elsie

Paul Andrew Williams

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 7, 2023 Episode 1 Leach escapes his troubled childhood in Bristol, England, and journeys to the U.S.; 58-year-old Cary Grant falls in love with Dyan Cannon. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 7, 2023 Episode 2 Archie Leach escapes from New York and heads to Hollywood, Calif., where his looks are spotted by screen icon Mae West. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 14, 2023 Episode 3 Cary and Dyan's relationship falters as he becomes more controlling and she objects to taking LSD with him; Dyan surprises Cary with some news. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 14, 2023 Episode 4 Elsie still doesn't approve of Dyan; Cary and Dyan's relationship with her stays rocky, but fatherhood provides the family security Cary has been searching for. Details

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Season Info

Director
Paul Andrew Williams
Screenwriter
Jeff Pope
Network
BritBox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 7, 2023