One of Sex Education's main stars has landed a starring role in a BBC comedy show just three months after the hit Netflix series ended.
Aimee Lou Wood rose to stardom as the beloved Aimee Gibbs – and that story ended when the show's final and fourth season debuted in September.
The 29-year-old actress was pictured alongside the “File
But as her role has run its course, Aimee appears to be fully booked and busy, having already landed a role in a new BBC comedy series.
The Living star joined the cast of six-part series Daddy Issues, in which she plays party-loving Gemma, who becomes pregnant after accidentally joining the Mile High Club on the way back from a holiday in Portugal.
Aimee Lou Wood rose to stardom in the role of the popular Aimee Gibbs – that story came to an end when the show's final and fourth season ended in September (pictured in March 2023).
When things get difficult, Gemma turns to the only person left in her life: her father Malcolm (played by David Morrissey), who despite his good heart is somehow useless.
Malcolm is unable to load a washing machine, boil an egg or deal with a technical problem – as he continues to suffer from the collapse of his family and lives in a group home for divorced men.
As the father-daughter duo bond during their unfortunate vicissitudes, Malcolm moves into Gemma's apartment.
The “genuinely laugh-out-loud sitcom,” created by the same team behind “White Gold” and “Inbetweeners,” is said to be a “classic odd couple comedy about two funny, deeply flawed characters who happen to be father and daughter.” says the BBC.
It promises to bring to the screen everything from dating disasters to failed romances, from toxic friendships to chaotic family dynamics, and ends with a “dangerously sociopathic prenatal teacher.”
Filming has already begun, with the actress saying of her lead role: “It's been a very long time since a script made me laugh.” Danielle did exactly that.
“Then when I heard David was involved, I was even more excited. 'He's someone I've admired my whole life.'
“Watching shows like Blackpool and Red Riding when I was younger sparked my interest in acting, so it feels surreal and amazing to be working with someone I consider a legend and inspiration,” she added .
The 29-year-old actress became a fan favorite when she starred in the comedy-drama series alongside Acts
She played the role of caring, kind and funny Aimee
The Walking Dead star David, 59, who plays Gemma's on-screen father, said: “I'm really excited to be working with Aimee Lou Wood as she's someone I've admired for some time.”
The “Long Shadow” actor gushed about his co-stars: “She's a truly unique and gifted talent. “Danielle has created such a fun and heartfelt piece and I'm so excited to be a part of it.”
Danielle Ward, who wrote the whole show, said proudly: “I can't wait for the world to meet Gemma and Malcolm and I'm so grateful to the BBC for finally giving me my own series, 20 years after I did the BBC lost.” New comedy awards.
“Aimee and David have been my dream cast since the beginning and who will ever get their dream cast?” “It's so exciting to work with such naturally funny and extremely talented actors.”
The Walking Dead star David Morrissey, 59, will play Aimee's incompetent on-screen father Michael, unable to load a washing machine, boil an egg or deal with a technical problem because he is constantly Suffering from the collapse of his family and living in a dormitory for divorced men (pictured this month)