Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant

Synopsis

The four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in Bristol, England to the Hollywood leading man he became.

First Air Date: 2023-11-23

Last Air Date: 2023-11-23

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Jeff Pope

Networks: ITVX

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Top Cast

Jason Isaacs as Cary Grant
Laura Aikman as Dyan Cannon
Harriet Walter as Elsie Leach
Kara Tointon as Young Elsie
Jason Watkins as Stanley Fox
Linda John-Pierre as Mae
Dainton Anderson as Little Archie
Calam Lynch as Twenties Archie
Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Young Elias
Stella Stocker as Audrey Hepburn

Seasons

Miniseries (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2023-11-23)

Young Archie Leach escapes his childhood in Bristol and journeys to America as his older self Cary Grant falls in love with Dyan Cannon.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2023-11-23)

Archie Leach escapes from New York and heads to Hollywood, where his good looks are spotted by screen icon Mae West.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2023-11-23)

Cary installs his mother in an apartment in Bristol, and he receives a wake-up call when his relationship with Dyan falters.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2023-11-23)

Elsie still doesn’t approve of Dyan, and Cary and Dyan’s relationship with her stays rocky, but fatherhood provides the family security Cary has been searching for.