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A new coming-of-age comedy directed by Newry man Eoin Cleland could well follow the success of series like Derry Girls, with it's witty take on lifes drama as seen from the perspective of East Belfast teenager William.
William of Orangedale, a new Channel 4 Pilot for Hat Trick, the company behind Derry Girls, Episodes, Kate & Koji and Father Ted could well be made into a full series if it gets enough views on All4 and YouTube!
It's a coming-of-age comedy about teenager William and his friends growing up on a council estate in East Belfast and the shenanigans that they get up to.
Your teenage years can be complicated but for William he must juggle all these dramas while living with cerebral palsy.
William of Orangedale delves into a side of Northern Ireland never seen on screen before. Inspired by the life of comedian William Thompson who co-wrote the script alongside fellow comedian Dave Elliott, William of Orangedale is an uplifting tale about friendship, family and making the best of your lot!
The comedy is directed by Eoin Cleland, produced by Anna Hinds and executive produced by Louise Gallagher and Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Productions. It was commissioned by Joe Hullait.
Cleland also wrote and directed Ups and Downs in 2017, an award winning film about Down's syndrome starring James Martin, Rosie Barry, Keith McErlean and Newry Actress Susan Lynch.
View William of Orangedale here or on youtu.be
