THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN

Last month, the trailer for the much-anticipated next instalment of Sheffield classic ‘The Full Monty’ has officially dropped, along with a confirmed release date for the new original series.

The original 1997 film, set against the backdrop of Sheffield’s struggling steel industry, captured the resilience, humour and spirit of its working-class community. The story of six unemployed men forming a male strip group not only entertained audiences worldwide but also shed light on the social and economic challenges faced by the city during that time. The film highlighted Sheffield’s distinct charm, showcased some of its landmarks and brought global attention to its culture of innovation and perseverance.

The first two episodes will premiere in an invite-only showing at the Showroom Cinema this month, before the full series becomes available on Disney+ from 14th June.

Taking place 25 years after the original British smash hit, the eight-parter returns to Sheffield and follows the same band of brothers as they navigate society’s crumbling healthcare, education and employment sectors.

From Gleadless Valley to Meadowhall, the show will feature many iconic locations, with many making an appearance in the trailer, as the gang embark on new adventures and attempt to carry on with their lives in a post-industrial Steel City. It will highlight how the world of these workingclass heroes has changed in the intervening decades.

Among the lead cast reprising their fan-favourite roles are Robert Carlyle as Gaz, Mark Addy as Dave, Lesley Sharp as Jean, Hugo Speer as Guy, Paul Barber as Horse, Steve Huison as

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The legacy gang will be joined by some new faces, most notably from the trailer Talitha Wing who plays Destiny, Gaz’s (Robert Carlyle) estranged teenage daughter, with their relationship appearing to be a focal point for the new series.

As well as the fan-favourite characters making their return, the TV reboot is also written by Simon Beaufoy, who penned the original BAFTA-winning movie.

Simon said of working on the series: “It has been one of the great joys of my writing career to reunite this eccentric, irrepressible family of Sheffield men and women and see how 25 years, 7 Prime Ministers, and 100 broken political promises have affected their lives.”

Keep an eye on the next issue of Exposed Mag, where we’ll have some exclusive content from the premiere from first episode reviews to interviews with the cast.