Meet the cast of the new Lennie James drama “Mr. Loverman” | Television & Radio

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The new romantic drama “Mr. Loverman” stars actors from The Walking Dead and Doctor Who. Based on Bernardine Evaristo’s acclaimed 2013 novel, the eight-part drama focuses on the love between two best friends over several decades.

The BBC series introduces viewers to Barry (played by Lennie James), who is carrying on an affair with his best pal Morris (Ariyon Bakare) under the facade of marriage to his unsuspecting wife Carmel (played by Sharon D. Clarke).

In the final phase of his life, Barry finds himself conflicted about their affair and the question of whether he should tell his family. The drama begins with the first two episodes airing back-to-back on Monday October 14th at 9pm on BBC One, followed by the full series available on BBC iPlayer.

Mr. Loverman boasts a stellar ensemble cast drawn from the ranks of acclaimed British television shows such as Doctor Who, Casualty, Small Ax and the international sensation The Walking Dead.

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Actor Ariyon Bakare plays Morris De La Roux in Mr. Loverman (Image: BBC)

Lennie James plays Barrington Jedidiah Walker

Lennie James takes center stage as Barrington Jedidiah Walker or simply as Barry to his friends. The 74-year-old, who is originally from Antigua and now lives in Hackney, had a secret relationship with Morris.

When asked why Lennie took the role, Lennie James said: “Every actor who has seen and read Barry would love to play him as a character. He’s everything an actor would love – complicated, funny, well-dressed and tough.”

“He is also a contradiction – faithful but disloyal, a good and a bad husband, a good and a bad father, a good and a bad man.”

“He loves and hates equally. Every part of him is really interesting to me and would be to any actor. The opportunity to play him was a real no-brainer.”

Lennie James, famous for his roles as Morgan Jones in The Walking Dead, DCI Tony Gates in Line of Duty, Robert Hawkins in Jericho and starring in the gripping drama Save Me.

Barry and Morris De La Roux in Mr. Loverman

Barry (Lennie James) and Morris De La Roux (Ariyon Bakare) in Mr. Loverman (Image: BBC)

Sharon D. Clarke plays Carmel Walker

Carmel Walker, portrayed by Sharon D. Clarke, has been married to Barrington for over fifty years and suspects her husband of infidelity with various women. She deals with the reality of Barry’s affair with Morris and its impact on her life.

Speaking about her character, Sharon said: “She’s been in love with him since she was seventeen and she’s just waiting for that love to be returned but it just doesn’t happen so then it makes her bitter.”

“It also makes her question herself – she has this good man, so why don’t they have this perfect lifestyle and why don’t they have the loving side of the relationship, the human and gentle side?”

Sharon D. Clarke, a three-time Olivier Award winner, is known for her portrayals of Lola Griffin in Holby City, Grace O’Brien in Doctor Who and Virginia Hoult in the BBC drama Showtrial.

Mr. Loverman Carmel Walker by the sea

Carmel Walker has been married to Barry for several decades – but she thinks something is wrong (Image: BBC)

Ariyon Bakare plays Morris De La Roux

Barrington’s best friend and secret lover, Morris De La Roux, has been a lifelong friend of Barry’s since they were teenagers. Affectionately known as “Uncle Morris” in Barry’s family circle, the couple’s secret romance is soon brought to light.

Speaking about his role, Ariyon said: “Lennie is so professional that we found this easy way between us to just get into the role together and we just got along well. With Morris, because he is the quiet man in the family who sits in the corner and watches everything.

“He’s already lost everything waiting for Barry, and yet he’s firmly entrenched in the Walker family – Barry’s children call him ‘Uncle Morris’, for example.”

“As Ariyon, I kept asking myself, ‘How could you do this? How could you be a side man and yet sit so centrally and openly in the household, eating their food, loving his children and talking to his wife?!'” ‘

“These obstacles helped me in a way to play the role, and Hong helped me express that. They’ve all known each other for years and they’ve been a community since their time in Antigua, and within those communities these things happen.”

Arlyon also appeared in Life, Good Omens, His Dark Materials, The Bill, Casualty and Holby City.

Mr. Loverman Maxine and Daniel

Maxine Walker (Tamara Lawrence) and Daniel Walker (Tahj Miles) appear in Mr. Loverman (Picture: )

Tamara Lawrance plays Maxine Walker

Barry and Carmel’s daughter Maxine Walker is portrayed by Tamara Lawrance. Audiences may know her from her work in Get Millie Black and Time, and she has also graced the stage with her presence.

Sharlene Whyte plays Donna Walker

Sharlene Whyte portrays Maxine Walker, Barry and Carmel’s daughter. The actress is known for her role as Jenny Edwards in The Story of Tracy Beaker and has also appeared in Sherwood, Waterloo Road, We Hunt Together and Stephen.

Tahj Miles plays Daniel

Tahj Miles takes on the role of Daniel, Barry’s grandson who is preparing for university. Despite his promising future, he struggles with personal fears.

Tahj Miles is best known for his role as Officer Marlon Pryce in Death in Paradise, but he has also appeared in Small Ax and Class Dismissed.