October 27th 2024.
Get ready for a whole new side of Sue Johnston! The beloved star of The Royle Family is taking on a completely different role in Channel 4's upcoming horror-comedy series Generation Z. Despite being known for her iconic portrayal of matriarch Barbara Royle, Sue is trading in her sitcom roots to play a zombie in the satire.
You may have seen her in other popular shows like Coronation Street and Downton Abbey, but now she's taking on the undead in this satirical take on the zombie genre. In the newly released trailer, we see Sue's character, Cecily, with pale skin and bloody eyes as she enjoys a meal of peas and carrots - which is actually a severed human head. Talk about a twist!
The show is set in the fictional town of Dambury, a place that is often overlooked and forgotten. But when an army convoy crashes nearby and causes a chemical leak that turns people into zombies, Dambury becomes the center of the apocalypse. Sue's character, along with her fellow "OAPs" (Old Age Pensioners), escape the grasp of the army and are on the hunt for raw flesh.
Joining Sue in this unconventional series are EastEnders legend Anita Dobson, Lewis Gribben from Somewhere Boys, and comedian Johnny Vegas. The show's creator, Ben, who also worked on Netflix's Rebecca and Meg 2: The Trench, expressed his excitement about this project, calling it "very close to [his] heart." And it's no wonder - with its unique visual style and clever political commentary, Generation Z is shaping up to be unlike any other zombie drama out there.
Aside from her role in Generation Z, Sue recently made headlines for her surprising connection to the royal family. During an appearance on the ITV show Ancestry, she discovered that she is related to King's horse trainer, Sir Mark Prescott, as well as Tory MP William Prescott. But Sue is no stranger to rubbing elbows with famous figures - she has a close relationship with her onscreen husband, Ricky Tomlinson, and even surprised him by appearing on stage during one of his shows earlier this year.
Speaking of Ricky, he couldn't help but gush about working with Sue again, saying, "I love being in her company." And we can't wait to see these two reunited on screen once again when Generation Z premieres on October 27th on Channel 4. If you have a celebrity story, be sure to share it with us by emailing or submitting it through our website. We can't wait to hear from you!
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