Netflix has released the premiere date and the first images of the upcoming comedy seriesTurn Up Charlie, starringIdris Elba. Yes, we are getting a double-dose of Elba on the small screen this year, as a brilliant, brooding detective onLuther, and also as a “struggling DJ and eternal bachelor” onTurn Up Charlie. Elba co-created the series withGary Reich, with both serving as EPs alongsideTristram Shapeero, who is directing the series withMatt Lipsey.
Turn Up Charliewill see Elba’s character getting a chance at success in an unexpected way, as he reluctantly becomes a manny to his famous friend’s “problem-child” daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey). Expect hijinks to ensue!
The series also starsPiper PeraboandJJ Feild, and as was announced today,Angela Griffin,Guz Khan,Jocelyn Jee Esein,Jade Anouka,Cameron KingandDustin Demri-Burnswill round out the cast as recurring guest stars.
Turn Up Charliepremieres Friday, March 15th onNetflix. Check out the new images below:
Here’s the official synopsis forTurn Up Charlie:
Turn Up Charlie centers on the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘manny’ to his famous best friend’s problem-child daughter, Gabby (Frankie Hervey). Piper Perabo and JJ Feild co-star. Elba and Gary Reich co-created Turn Up Charlie and will serve as executive producers along with Tristram Shapeero. Shapeero will also direct the series with Matt Lipsey. Martin Joyce and Ana Garanito are co-executive producers. The series is co-produced by Reich’s Brown Eyed Boy Productions and Elba’s Green Door Pictures.
