Chatlines promises to be an exciting new release, with the sci-fi movie delving into love, death and technology.
The film has an impressive cast including Departures actor Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, Halley Valley and Protection’s Siobhan Finneran, My Mad Fat Diary star Nico Mirallegro, Adolescence’s Faye Mckeever, What It Feels Like For a Girl star Hannah Jones and This City is Ours actress Laura Aikman.
Written Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Produced by Punk Spirit Films, the new movie began filming last week with Laura Aikman sharing snaps on Instagram with Nico and Faye. Sharing an update on social media today (July 31), Lloyd said: “Somehow we shot a feature film in five days.”
According to Deadline, Chatlines is set in 2027 and follows Jordan, a 30-something with terminal cancer who spends his final days drifting between morphine dreams and digital distractions.
From the gritty streets of Liverpool to the intimate turmoil of adolescence, TV favorites from This City Is Ours, Adolescence, and Happy Valley are converging on a powerful new project: Chatlines. Led by Siobhan Finneran (Happy Valley), along with Laura Aikman (This City Is Ours), Faye Mckeever (Adolescence), Nico Mirallegro, Hannah Jones and Lloyd Eyre‑Morgan—this ensemble is poised to bring something truly unique to the screen
Set in 2027, the story centers on Jordan, a 30‑something grappling with terminal cancer. His days drift between morphine‑induced dreams and digital connections—most notably with Danny (Mirallegro), another terminally ill character, whom he meets via a nostalgic video chat app reminiscent of the early 2000s
Filming reportedly wrapped up in just five days, according to director‑writer Lloyd Eyre‑Morgan—and already behind‑the‑scenes snaps show the cast bonding and diving into emotionally complex material
There’s no official release date yet—but if you’re ready for heartfelt storytelling, futuristic visuals, and raw, honest performances… Chatlines might just be the must‑see film of 2026.
What Happens When TV’s Finest Join Forces in a Sci‑Fi Love Story? Chatlines, That’s What.
Imagine bringing together the dark, sharp charisma of This City Is Ours, the emotional honesty of Adolescence, and the iconic power of Happy Valley. Now add sci‑fi, terminal illness, morphine dreams—and boom: Chatlines.
With Siobhan Finneran, Laura Aikman, Faye Mckeever, Nico Mirallegro, Hannah Jones, and Lloyd Eyre‑Morgan leading the charge, the film explores identity, regret, and digital intimacy—set against the backdrop of a terminal disease in the year 2027
Behind the scenes, cast photos reveal instant chemistry. Director Eyre‑Morgan boasts they wrapped filming in just five days. Authentic, raw, urgent—exactly what this kind of story demands
No word on when it’ll be released—but if you love high‑stakes character drama, nostalgic tech, and emotional depth, you’re in for something special.
