Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, and Ruby Stokes are about to take center stage in the newest production that’s guaranteed to have you rolling on the floor laughing, or at least chuckling awkwardly in your seat!
According to the comedy chronicle from Variety, these fresh-faced stars, who are barely out of their teen years (okay, maybe they’ve tiptoed into their twenties), are teaming up for what promises to be a sidesplitting sequel from the mind of George Jaques.
Now, picture this: we’ve got Bella Ramsey, known for her tough-as-nails portrayal in The Last Of Us, taking on the role of Ivy, a teenager who’s kicked cancer to the curb but finds herself reluctantly signed up for the “Children Run Free Camp.” Spoiler alert: it’s not as free-spirited as it sounds. Louis Partridge, of Enola Holmes fame, joins the campfire crew as Ivy’s love interest, probably making the wilderness a little less wild with his charm. And let’s not forget Ruby Stokes, who’s traded her Bridgerton corsets for campfire sing-alongs and s’mores.
But hold onto your marshmallows because here’s the kicker: Ivy’s not exactly thrilled about spending her summer at what she affectionately dubs “chemo camp.” And who can blame her? A quick Google search reveals cringeworthy promotional videos that make you want to shield your eyes from the tacky messages and clichéd sunsets.
Yet, as Ivy reluctantly trudges through the summer camp experience, she discovers a silver lining in the form of new friendships and maybe even a little thing called love. Sunny Dancer isn’t your typical teenage cancer story—it’s a hilarious romp through the trials and tribulations of adolescence, where resilience, humor, and heart shine brighter than the campfire.
Director George Jaques couldn’t contain his excitement, exclaiming, “I’m over the moon to bring this story to life! Who knew cancer could be so… funny? And with Bella, Louis, and Ruby onboard, I’m about as thrilled as a kid in a candy store. Let the hilarity ensue!” So, grab your bug spray and your sense of humor, because Sunny Dancer is about to take you on a wild ride through the great outdoors—and maybe even make you laugh till you cry along the way.
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy 'Sunny Dancer' From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/Q2SI25Q28m
— Variety (@Variety) April 25, 2024