ITV announces new sitcom starring Sir Ian McKellen

ITV has announced the commission of a brand new sitcom starring Sir Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. The pair will be joined by Frances De La Tour in the ‘unashamedly wicked’ new comedy.

“ITV is thrilled this exciting and bold sitcom, with stellar performers and writing talent is to join the increasing slate of new look comedy shows on the channel.” – ITV’s Comedy Commissioning Editor, Myfanwy Moore

Vicious follows the antics of ageing partners, Freddie (McKellen) and Stuart (Jacobi), two men who have lived together in a small Covent Garden flat for almost 50 years.

Freddie was a budding actor and Stuart a barman when they first met but their careers are now pretty much over and their lives now consist of reading books, walking their dog and bickering.

Joining Freddie and Stuart is feisty best friend Violet (De La Tour). She’s young at heart with a delicious sense of humour and always on hand to calm Freddie and Stuart down during one of their many arguments.

And their worlds are turned upside down with the arrival of a young man, Ash, as their new upstairs neighbour.

Gary Janetti, Writer and Co-Producer says “I’m incredibly excited to be working with ITV and this unbelievable cast!”

Vicious is a Brown Eyed Boy production in association with Kudos Film and TV.