Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy to Star in Eight-Part ‘You Are Here’ Adaptation

Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy are set to lead an eight-part television adaptation of David Nicholls’ best-selling romance novel You Are Here, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project will bring the story to the BBC and Starz under a shared series order, with the casting announcement placing the two Academy Award and Emmy-recognized actors at the center of the adaptation’s romantic storyline.

The series is described as tracing the “undeniable attraction” between its two leads, Michael and Marnie. The premise, as characterized in the announcement, centers on how that attraction develops over time and what it means for the characters as they navigate the emotional and practical consequences of committing to a relationship.

The adaptation draws from Nicholls’ novel, which is widely known for blending romantic tension with a more grounded look at how people manage life, timing, and regret. In the television version, Michael and Marnie’s connection is presented as the organizing force for the series narrative, shaping how episodes will unfold across the eight-part structure.

Macfadyen and Foy will portray the central couple, bringing their established screen presences to characters whose relationship sits at the intersection of love and circumstance. The casting decision also indicates a focus on performances that can carry both the intimacy of romance and the day-to-day pressure points that often accompany it, particularly when characters are weighing competing priorities.

The Hollywood Reporter report identifies the production as a BBC and Starz collaboration, reflecting the increasingly international distribution model in scripted series, where UK creators and performers are paired with US streaming and premium pay-TV platforms. For viewers, that means access may depend on where the series is carried in each market, with BBC and Starz functioning as the primary outlets named in the announcement.

No premiere date, episode runtime, or additional cast details were included in the reporting provided for this announcement. The next steps for the production will likely include formal confirmation of supporting roles and the start of publicity and scheduling, after casting for the leads has been set.