Classic ‘90s film The Full Monty is getting the Disney+ treatment as a sequel series soon releases on the streaming platform. The original film, which came out in 1997, told the story of six unemployed men who decide to form a striptease act.
Following its release, the original film was both a critical and commercial success. It was particularly praised for its attitude towards unemployment, depression, homosexuality and body image. It also shot classic hits by Hot Chocolate, Tom Jones and Donna Summer back into the charts.
A TV sequel was first announced in March 2021. Are you excited to watch? Let us know in the comments below.
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But who is in the cast of The Full Monty, what’s it all about and when can you watch the sequel series? Here’s everything you need to know.
The Full Monty cast list
The majority of the original ‘97 cast members return for the sequel series. The full returning cast is as follows:
Robert Carlyle as Gaz
Mark Addy as Dave
Lesley Sharp as Jean
Paul Barber as Horse
Steve Huison as Lomper
Wim Snape as Nathan
Tom Wilkinson as Gerald
Meanwhile, there are also some new additions to the cast. These are:
Paul Clayton as Dennis
Talitha Wing as Destiny
Miles Jupp as Darren
Sophie Stanton as Hetty
Phillip Rhys Chaudhary as Dilip
Dominic Sharkey as Cal
Natalie Davies as Tabani
Aiden Cook stars as Twiglet
Tupele Dorgu as Yaz
What is the plot of The Full Monty?
An official synopsis for the new series reads: : “The Full Monty gang is back after 25 years, swapping their stage costumes for dognapping, racing pigeons, and one very unconventional hostage situation.
“Gaz might be older but he’s no wiser, and best mate Dave refuses to get sucked into any more of his antics. But when tragedy strikes, the whole Monty gang must pull together for a common purpose: to honour an old friend.”
When can you watch The Full Monty?
The Full Monty begins streaming on Wednesday, June 14. The series consists of eight, 60-minute episodes, which will drop weekly on Disney+ in the UK. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
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