Details

Release year: 2023

Storyline

Surreal comedy that follows Jamma's quest for attention as he navigates chaotic family dynamics and literally stumbles through love.

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Cast

Mawaan Rizwan — Jamma
Russell Tovey — Guy
Nabhaan Rizwan — Isaac
Shahnaz Rizwan — Farida

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Awards

2 wins & 4 nominations

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Did you know

• In 2018, Russell Tovey went to see Mawaan's live show 'Juice' at The Edinburgh Fringe, with his friend and colleague Sarah Solemani. He fell in love with the show and greeted Mawaan backstage after. Years later, when the show got commissioned to be a TV series, Mawaan remembered that Russell came to the show and reached out on twitter about playing the character of Guy.

• Jamma's bowl cut is the same wig used in Fleabag for Claire's 'pencil haircut'

• Mawaan Rizwan has made an original soundtrack to accompany the series, with the show's composer Sam Thompson. Both their vocals can be heard on the songs, as well as the directors Rosco5.