Lesley Manville to Star in Amazon's New Romantic Comedy Series

WHO:

Deadline - Lesley Manville has been cast in the Prime Video romcom series "Escorted."

Variety - Brett Goldstein will star alongside Lesley Manville in "Escorted."

WHAT:

Deadline - Manville will play the character Terri, described as a "charisma bomb cabaret legend" and "a force of nature with the voice to match."

Variety - "Escorted" is a romantic comedy about a divorced dad in Manhattan who accidentally becomes a male escort.

WHERE:

Variety - The setting of "Escorted" is Manhattan.

WHEN:

Variety - "Escorted" was originally announced in November 2025 and has an eight-episode order.

WHY:

Variety - The series explores themes of sexual dynamics and keeping secrets.

HOW:

Deadline - The series is produced, written, and co-showrun by Brett Goldstein.

(UPDATED June 9, 2026 17:44 UTC)

Lesley Manville has been cast in the Prime Video romantic comedy series "Escorted," where she will portray Terri, a vibrant cabaret legend described as a "charisma bomb" and "a force of nature." Joining her is Brett Goldstein, who not only stars in the series but also serves as producer, writer, and co-showrunner, as they explore themes of sexual dynamics and keeping secrets in a story about a divorced dad in Manhattan who accidentally becomes a male escort. "Escorted" was originally announced in November 2025 and features an eight-episode order.