BritBox has announced the lead cast for its upcoming six-part drama The Cadburys, based on Deborah Cadbury's book, Chocolate Wars. Production began recently in Birmingham, featuring notable actors including Harry Gilby as George Cadbury and Toby Regbo as Richard Cadbury.
Cast and Characters of The Cadburys
The series will explore the story of the visionary Cadbury family, who were instrumental in shaping the chocolate industry. In addition to Gilby and Regbo, the cast includes Jessica Barden as Maria Cadbury, Pearce Quigley as John Cadbury, and Ben Hardy as Francis Fry. Other cast members are Joanna Scanlan, Poppy Gilbert, Felicity Montagu, and Mathew Baynton.
Filming for The Cadburys is currently taking place in Birmingham, with Freddie Highmore, known for his role in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, serving as an executive producer.
Plot Overview of The Cadburys
The Cadburys is set against the backdrop of 1860s Birmingham and follows the journey of the Cadbury brothers as they strive to save their family's failing cocoa business. The series focuses on their ambition and the challenges they face in a world where chocolate was still an emerging product.
