Aoife Hinds and Billy Howle to star in BBC and A24 fantasy series “The Ministry of Time”

BBC and A24 have cast Aoife Hinds and Billy Howle as leads in the fantasy series “The Ministry of Time,” according to Deadline. The project pairs two performers known for high-profile television work, with Hinds attached as Sophy and Howle attached as Commander Graham Gore.

Deadline reports that filming is scheduled to begin in and around London. The production will be the first collaboration between the two companies on this series, joining the BBC’s commissioning role with A24’s involvement as a production partner for a genre title.

Hinds, who has appeared in series including “Normal People” and the “Dune” television title “Dune: Prophecy,” will take on the role of Sophy, in the story’s central character lineup. Deadline frames her casting as part of the show’s main ensemble, indicating that the production intends to anchor the series around her character rather than treat her as a supporting lead.

Howle, whose recent work includes “The Perfect Couple” and “Under the Banner of Heaven,” is cast as Commander Graham Gore. Deadline characterizes him in the commander role, placing his character in a position of authority within the series’ world and indicating that the series’ fantasy premise will likely include institutional or official structures.

The Deadline report also notes that additional casting is expected beyond the two leads, though it does not list those names in the portion of information provided. No premiere date or episode count was included in the reported details, and the schedule beyond the start of filming in London is not specified in the item.

In this release, the series is described as a fantasy title and is tied to the BBC and A24 partnership. For both audience and industry observers, the casting announcement can function as an early indicator of the show’s tone and target demographic, with the lead pair coming from dramatic and prestige television backgrounds.

The next step for the production will be completing the remaining casting and finalizing production logistics as filming begins in and around London. Public updates on the rest of the ensemble, production dates, and eventual release timing typically follow as the series moves from pre-production into principal photography.