By Naman Ramachandran
INTERVIEW: Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) and Joe Dempsie (Gendry) talk about Game of Thrones
Joe Dempsie ("Game of Thrones," "Adult Material") leads a wave of new additions to the cast of "Truckload," winner of Primetime's Empower Fund at Cannes 2024, in partnership with Funding Futures, the financing arm of Bournemouth Film School.
Joining Dempsie in the cast are Adam Ali (“Waterloo Road,” “Little America”), Cathy Tyson (“Boiling Point,” “Criminal Record”) and Lara McDonnell (“Belfast,” “Artemis Fowl”). The project, which also stars Jodie Whittaker (“Doctor Who,” “Broadchurch”), aims to promote female and non-binary filmmakers.
“Truckload,” a comedy-drama based on the real-life experiences of writer-actress Evie Jones, follows Lizzie (played by Jones) as she returns to Manchester after a life-changing car accident. The film explores her recovery process and the impact on her relationships.
