Make Me Famous cast: Who stars in the Reggie Yates BBC drama? – The Sun
MAKE Me Famous is a one-off drama written by TV presenter Reggie Yates which focuses on the impact and consequences of the quick rise to fame that comes with being a reality TV star.
But who will be starring in the programme? Read on to find out…
Who is in the cast of Make Me Famous?
Tom Brittney as Billy
The actor is best known for starring in ITV's Grantchester as vicar Will Davenport.
The 29-year-old played Lieutenant Jeremy Foster in Outlander and also starred in The Five and The Syndicate.
Tom plays Billy, who is still basking in his newfound fame after appearing on a dating reality show, but struggles to shed the "badboy" image attached to him on the show.
Amanda Abbington plays Amanda
The actress played Mary Watson in BBC's Sherlock as wife to Dr. John Watson.
She’s also featured in the likes of Mr Selfridge, Flack and Safe.
Amanda, 46, plays Billy’s mother of the same name, who worries about her son and the impact that being on “Love or Lust” has had on him.
Emma Rigby plays Michelle
Emma, 30, made her name by starring as Hannah Ashworth on Hollyoaks from 2005-2010.
Since then, she has appeared in several shows such as Becoming Human comedy Fresh Meat as Rachel, Sky One's Bulletproof, Endeavour, and ABC’s Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.
The actress plays a former Michelle, a former contestant on the show and had feelings for Billy but he rejected her.
Despite going on to be very successful, she still cares about Billy.
Tilly Keeper plays Helen
Tilly is best know for playing Louise Mitchell on Eastenders before she made her exit earlier this year.
In Make Me Famous she stars as a contestant on “Love or Lust”, appearing in the season after Billy and Michelle.
Nina Sosanya plays Stephanie
Nina recently starred in BBC One’s new lockdown comedy Staged alongside David Tennant and Michael Sheen.
She also stars in Last Tango in Halifax as Kate, Sister Mary Loquacious in Good Omens and as Elaine Perry in the BBC/HBO adaptation of His Dark Materials.
Stephanie is a producer on “Love or Lust” and will appear in flashbacks when interviewing Billy during his audition for the reality show.
Aiysha Hart plays Kelly
Line of Duty star Aiysha Hart will also play a producer on “Love or Lust”, Kelly.
Billy is seen flirting with her during his interview for the dating show – but he also reveals to her his more vulnerable, insecure side.
Hart, 29, is also known for her roles in the film Honour and Keira Knightley film Colette.
Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge plays Gary
The 25-year-old plays Billy's brand manager Gary.
He’s often gets annoyed with Billy as he forgets to post daily paid content updates on his social media.
The actor is perhaps best known for his starring role as Jeremiah in the TV series Enterprice and has also featured in Guilt, Tracey Ullman’s Show, and in the comedy drama by Aisling Bea, This Way Up.
When is Make Me Famous on TV?
BBC Three’s Make Me Famous became available to watch on BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 17th June.
However, it will be broadcast on BBC One at 9pm on Thursday 25th June.
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