First look images revealed of Lennie James, Sharon D. Clarke and Ariyon Bakare in Mr Loverman

The BBC has announced further casting and first look images for upcoming drama Mr Loverman.

The eight-part series adapts Bernardine Evaristo’s 2013 novel of the same name, following Barrington ‘Barry’ Jedidiah Walker. Barry has been married to Carmel for 50 years, who has begun to worry that there are other women on the side.

She’s right, in a way: he is having an affair, but not with a woman. Barry’s lover is his best friend of several years, Morris De La Roux. As they reach the end of their lives, Barry reckons with big decisions which could call his entire family’s future into question.

Ariyon Bakare and Lennie James as Morris and Barrington walk down a park pathway together — Morris with his lover and best friend Barrington (credit: BBC)

As previously announced, Lennie James (Line of Duty) is set to play Barry. Sharon D. Clarke (Doctor Who) will be joining the cast as Carmel, while Ariyon Bakare (His Dark Materials) will play Morris.

Tamara Lawrance (Time) and Sharlene Whyte (Small Axe) are to assume the roles of Maxine and Donna, Barry and Carmel’s daughters. Donna’s son Daniel will be played by Tahj Miles (Death in Paradise).

Keenan Munn Francis and Gabin Kongolo as young Barrington and young Morris run together on a beach — Keenan Munn Francis and Gabin Kongolo as a young Barry and Morris in Antigua (credit: BBC)

Also making an appearance will be Suzette Llewellyn (EastEnders), Hopi Grace (Boiling Point), Llewella Gideon (Top Boy), Doreene Blackstock (Sex Education) and Clint Dyer (Black Mirror).