Sex Education star scores major BBC new role in comedy show – three months after the Netflix series ended
One of Sex Education's main stars has landed a major role in a BBC comedy show, just three months after the hit Netflix series ended.
Aimee Lou Wood shot to fame playing the beloved Aimee Gibbs – which storyline came to an end when the show's final and fourth seasons were released in September.
The 29-year-old actress became a fan favorite in the comedy-drama series alongside X-Files sensation Gillian Anderson, Doctor Who's leading man Ncuti Gatwa and Barbie actress Emma Mackey.
But while her role took its course, Aimee appears to be booked and busy as she has already landed a role in a new BBC comedy series.
The Living star joined the cast of the six-part show called Daddy Issues – where she will play a party-hungry Gemma, who becomes pregnant after joining the mile high club following a random encounter on the way back from a holiday to Portugal .
Aimee Lou Wood rose to fame as the beloved Aimee Gibbs – which storyline came to an end when the show's final and fourth seasons were released in September (pictured in March 2023)
When the going gets tough, Gemma turns to the only person in her life: her father Malcolm (played by David Morrissey), who despite having a good heart is a bit useless.
Malcolm can't load a washing machine, boil an egg or solve a technology problem – as he continues to do suffers from the collapse of his family and lives in a bedroom for divorced men.
As the father-daughter duo join forces during their unfortunate vicissitudes, Malcolm moves into Gemma's flat.
The “genuinely laughable sitcom” – made by the same team behind White Gold and Inbetweeners – is said to be a “classic odd couple comedy about two funny, deeply flawed characters, who happen to be father and daughter,” according to the BBC.
It promises to span screens from dating disasters to failed romances, from toxic friendships to messy family dynamics, ending with a “dangerously sociopathic prenatal teacher.”
Filming has already started, the actress said about her leading role: 'It had been a long time since a script had made me laugh out loud. Danielle did just that.
'When I heard David was involved I was even more excited. He's someone I've admired all my life.'
“Watching shows like Blackpool and Red Riding when I was younger sparked my interest in acting and so it feels surreal and amazing to be working with someone I consider a legend and inspiration,” she added.
The 29-year-old actress became a fan favorite role in the comedy-drama series alongside X-Files sensation Gillian Anderson, Doctor Who's leading star Ncuti Gatwa and Barbie actress Emma Mackey (pictured with Emma and Asa Butterfield)
She played the role of the caring, kind and witty Aimee
The Walking Dead star David, 59, who plays Gemma's clumsy on-screen dad, said: 'I'm delighted to be working with Aimee Lou Wood as she's someone I've admired for a while.
The Long Shadow actor gushed about his co-stars: “She is truly a unique and gifted talent. Danielle has created such a funny and heartfelt piece and I am so excited to be a part of it.”
Danielle Ward, who wrote the entire show, proudly said: “I can't wait for the world to meet Gemma and Malcolm, and I'm so grateful to the BBC for finally giving me my own series, 20 years after I lost the BBC . New comedy awards.
“Aimee and David were my dream casting from the start and who ever gets their dream cast? It is a total thrill to work with such naturally funny and immensely talented actors.”
The Walking Dead star David Morrissey, 59, will play Aimee's clumsy on-screen father, Michael – unable to load a washing machine, boil an egg or solve a technology problem as he continues to suffer the collapse of his family and in need of a nanny for divorced men (pictured this month)