Sky orders eight-part seducer-for-hire drama “Charmer” starring Anthony Boyle and Connor Swindells

Sky has commissioned an eight-part drama series titled “Charmer,” casting Anthony Boyle and Connor Swindells in leading roles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The network is also using the show’s premise to differentiate it from conventional relationship comedies, describing it as an “anti-romcom.”

The series centers on a seducer-for-hire, who is employed to “test the fidelity” of wealthy clients’ partners in London, a setup The Hollywood Reporter said frames the story around deception, trust, and the fallout from arrangements that begin as private experiments. The report characterizes the project as a drama built around romantic expectations upended rather than a straightforward courtship narrative.

Boyle and Swindells are joined in the cast by Siena Kelly and Sophie Wilde, with The Hollywood Reporter reporting that the four actors have been lined up for the series’ main roles. The article did not provide casting details beyond those names.

Production is associated with Working Title Television and Story Films, which The Hollywood Reporter identified as the companies behind the series. The eight-episode structure positions “Charmer” for a standard premium-TV rollout, though the report did not specify an air date, release window, or episode runtime.

While the premise is marketed as anti-romcom, the report’s description indicates the show’s central conflict is less about comedic miscommunication and more about the consequences of orchestrated intimacy. That includes the impact on clients, partners, and the wider social circle implied by a wealthy London setting.

The Hollywood Reporter also framed the production as a collaboration involving established scripted-development players, which may be relevant for audiences tracking how major UK-based production companies are continuing to expand their output for streaming and pay-TV platforms. The article did not specify whether the project will be released internationally by the same platform at launch.

It remains unclear from the current reporting what production schedules or filming dates have been set, or whether any additional casting announcements are planned before filming begins. The network and production companies typically confirm those details after final internal production approvals, commissioning terms, and casting holds are completed.