Dramas about family issues often tackle complex, difficult subjects. And Two For Joy appears set to join their ranks. Samantha Morton and Billie Piper are attached to star in the film.
Tom Beard, who has come up through photography and music videos, is making his feature writing and directorial debut with the film, which will chart the challenging relationship between a teenage daughter, her bed-ridden mother (Morton) and her wayward younger brother. Screen International's story doesn't mention what role Piper will play.
"Two For Joy encompasses my professional development over the last six years. In that time I have worked closely with young people who have been through the care system with the drama therapy charity The Big House," says Beard. "This has given me a unique perspective on issues affecting them, issues that I hope to offer up an unbiased and profound representation of in this film.” The film has Sadie Frost, Emma Comley and Andrew Green on board to produce via their Blonde To Black Pictures company, and should be shooting this summer.
Piper will next be seen in London-based noir City Of Tiny Lights, which is out on 7 April. And Morton is part of the voice cast for animated fantasy Magik, due next year.