‘This priest was so fit’: Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu on nuns, hot clerics and their tale of forbidden passion
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne’s romantic new drama Falling is quite the gear shift. Its stars open up about what it’s like to research a love so controversial that the church couldn’t allow it
TL;DR
- Keeley Hawes plays Anna, a nun who makes forays into the real world for charity work.
- Paapa Essiedu portrays David, a more worldly priest with his own inner struggles.
- The series explores the humanized experiences of clergy, touching on their everyday difficulties.
- Anna and David develop a connection despite the rules and their respective commitments.
- The drama examines themes of obedience, faith, desire, and the definition of love.
- Hawes researched her role by speaking with an ex-nun about the challenges of leaving convent life.
- Essiedu was inspired by a charismatic, unconventional mentor within the church.
- The series is set in a somewhat timeless, liminal space, focusing on the protagonists' inner turmoil.
- "Falling" premieres on Channel 4 on May 19th at 9pm.