Wigan Girl to Star Alongside Harry Potter Legend
Two young actors from Greater Manchester are set to appear in Channel 4’s new drama Summerwater, premiering Sunday, 16 November. Bertie Wallwork, 10, from Salford, and Emily Briscoe, 12, from Wigan, both train at Ross Adams’ Small Screen Talent acting academy, with branches in Manchester and Wigan.
Rising Talents from Greater Manchester
Bertie Wallwork already has several TV credits including roles in Ted Lasso (Apple TV) and Pushers (Channel 4). Emily Briscoe makes her professional television debut in Summerwater, starting what promises to be a notable screen career.
Mentor's Praise and Career Prospects
“Both Bertie and Emily are incredibly talented young performers with a natural instinct for screen work,” says Ross Adams, Principal of Small Screen Talent. “To be cast in a Channel 4 drama of this calibre is a huge achievement, and to work alongside legends like Shirley Henderson and Dougray Scott at such a young age will be an experience they’ll never forget.”
About Summerwater
Summerwater is a six-part drama adapted from the best-selling novel by Sarah Moss. The series was adapted by Utopia writer John Donnelly and directed by veterans Robert McKillop and Fiona Walton.
This new project highlights promising young talent from the Manchester and Wigan area joining established stars in a quality production.
Author's summary: Two talented young actors from Greater Manchester make their mark in Channel 4’s Summerwater, sharing the screen with renowned stars and marking exciting early career steps.