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Sheridan Smith lands major new BBC One drama as she returns to TV screens after West End disaster
Sheridan Smith will soon be back on TV screens after landing the lead in a major new BBC drama.
Written and created by BAFTA nominated Tony Schumacher (The Responder) the BBC One drama follows Leanne (Smith) and Matty (Socha) who discover they are both robbing from the safe at the inner-city casino they work in. Announced in 2021, the tell-all book was intended to explore the actress's darkest moments, including her battles with alcohol, mental health struggles and high-profile relationships, such as those with actor James Corden and Jamie Horn, the father of her son. Sheridan's most recent West End play, Opening Night (pictured), faced harsh criticism and an early closure, as producers blamed a 'challenging financial landscape' for the shock decision
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