THE creators of an upcoming TV adaptation of a critically acclaimed Andrew O’Hagan novel have revealed the first images of Scots stars Martin Compston and Tony Curran in their roles.
Directed by Peter Mackie Burns, known for the 2019 film Rialto, Mayflies – which also features Elaine C Smith and Ashley Jensen – tells the story of Jimmy (Compston) and Tully (Curran) who ignite an “unforgettable friendship” defined by music, films and their shared rebellious spirit in a small Scottish town in the 1980s.
After the end of school, the two friends travel to Manchester for a wild night, set against the backdrop of “the greatest soundtrack ever”, deciding that they would live their lives differently.