A spoof movie version of ‘The Traitors‘ will feature a star-studded cast in aid of this year’s Comic Relief appeal.
A cast of award-winning actors and comedians have signed on to play some of the iconic characters from series two of the hit BBC One show. Suranne Jones will play Claudia Winkleman in the sketch for Red Nose Day.
‘The Traitors: The Movie’ will bring to life some of the most iconic moments from the series featuring some of the nation’s favourite contestants, such as Diane (Sally Phillips), Harry (Jonathan Bailey), Jaz (Asim Chaudhry), Miles (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Paul (David Walliams) and Ross (Iain Stirling), as well as a very special cameo from Mollie Pearce, playing herself. Catherine Tate will also take on the role of Evie. Or is that Charlie? Perhaps they are one and the same person after all…
Suranne Jones said: ‘‘I’ve grown up with Comic Relief and every year I think I must do something, so it’s an absolute thrill to be cast. I watched ‘The Traitors’ and I love Claudia, so everything is done with love as I step into her shoes. The most important thing is we are raising money for really important causes. So we are having fun, but the main thing will always be the causes.’’
Jonathan Bailey said: ‘‘Being invited to be in a Comic Relief night of TV sketch is the proudest moment of my career so far. On top of that, ‘The Traitors’ is my all-time favourite TV series – I would be star-struck if I met any one of them. I’m sure I am the first in a long line of actors who will play Harry in biopics. Actually, I want to take this moment to publicly apologise to Harry for what I’ve done.’’
The Traitors series two finalist, Mollie Pearce, said: ‘‘Red Nose Day is a great cause and something I’ve grown up watching. When I read the script, I thought it was so funny and great entertainment, it’s nice to make people laugh and smile after such an intense series. I don’t think I have really had time to process being asked to be involved in the sketch. When I got the call, I was running around the house with my mum screaming. I feel very privileged and very lucky.’’
‘The Traitors: The Movie’ will air on ‘Comic Relief: Funny for Money’ on 15th March from 7pm, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
