James Graham ponders who former England footballer could feature on BBC TV version

James Graham's two-time OIivier Award-winning play Dear England ' is hitting TV screens and the prolific creator is considering whether any former footballer could be cast in the role.

Speaking to Deadline outside the prestigious London Drama Awards last night, Graham said: today's match host Gary Lineker And former England goalkeeper david seaman Although it is a possibility, no approach has been taken. Watch the entire clip below.

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“It's a drama first and foremost, so of course we need good actors, [the question of having real soccer players in it is] That's a good question,” Graham said. “Can we get the real Gary Lineker? Can we get the real David Seaman? That's a good question. [the show] We should have that kind of fun and playfulness. ”

At the beginning of this year, today's match Critic Ian Wright stars in Daniel Kaluuya's Netflix directorial debut kitchenOn the other hand, soccer players such as Vinnie Jones and Eric Cantona turned to acting at the end of their careers.

Starring Joseph Fiennes, Dear EnglandThe film, which opened at the National, won two Olivier Awards last night, for Will Close for Best Supporting Actor for his role as England captain Harry Kane and for Best New Actor.

Dear England Follow Gareth Southgate's England men's football team as they prepare for three competitions. An unexpected semi-final appearance at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, a disappointing defeat in the 2020 European Championship final at Wembley, and more. Stadium and its quarter-final defeat from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Dear England The BBC will also star Fiennes in the film, which was announced in February with some fanfare. Mr Graham joked that the BBC's availability would depend on England's success at this summer's Euros, adding that he hoped the play would be shown on tour.

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