Archie

The movie 'Archie' is a fascinating exploration of the life of one of Hollywood's most iconic leading men, Cary Grant. The film stars Jason Isaacs as the legendary actor, bringing to life the charm and charisma that Grant was known for on the silver screen. The series also features Laura Aikman as Dyan Cannon, who was one of Grant's five wives and a successful actress in her own right.

The four-part drama series takes viewers on a journey through Grant's life, from his humble beginnings in Bristol, U.K. to the leading man he became in later life. The series begins by introducing us to Archibald Alexander Leach, a young man with big dreams of making it in the entertainment industry. We see him struggle to find work as an actor, taking on odd jobs and performing in small-time vaudeville shows to make ends meet. Despite the challenges he faces, Leach remains determined to make it big and eventually sets sail for America, where he hopes to find greater opportunities.

As Leach's career begins to take off, we see him transform into the suave and sophisticated Cary Grant that the world came to know and love. The series explores Grant's rise to fame, including his breakout role in the classic film 'Bringing Up Baby' and his work with some of Hollywood's most legendary directors, such as Alfred Hitchcock. However, the series also delves into the darker aspects of Grant's life, including his struggles with identity and his complicated personal relationships. Through it all, 'Archie' offers a compelling and nuanced portrayal of a true Hollywood legend.

Main Cast of Archie

Jason Isaacs as Cary Grant

Jason Isaacs

as Cary Grant (4 episodes)

Jason Michael Isaacs (born 6 June 1963) is an English actor. His most notable film roles include Col. Tavington in Th...

Harriet Walter as Elsie Leach

Harriet Walter

as Elsie Leach (4 episodes)

Dame Harriet Mary Walter DBE (born 24 September 1950) is a British actress. She has received a Laurence Olivier Award...

Jamie Chapman

as Stanley Donen (2 episodes)
Ian McNeice as Alfred Hitchcock

Ian McNeice

as Alfred Hitchcock (2 episodes)

Ian McNeice (born 2 October 1950) is a prolific English screen, stage, and television character actor. Description a...

Jason Watkins as Stanley Fox

Jason Watkins

as Stanley Fox (4 episodes)

Jason Watkins is an English stage, film and television actor. He played the lead role in the two-part drama The Lost ...

Peter Ellis

as Elias Leach (2 episodes)

Laura McAlpine

as Jenny (2 episodes)

John Moraitis

as Dr. Hartman (2 episodes)

Secondary Cast of Archie

Gregg Lopez

as George (1 episode)

Lisa Caruccio Came

as Amy (1 episode)

Ben Shorrock

as John (1 episode)

Claire Lacey

as Hospital Nurse (1 episode)

Kat Kleve

as Mabel (1 episode)

Robin Sebastian

as Casting Director (1 episode)

Shellia Kennedy

as Mrs. Seldon (1 episode)

Stephanie Pezolano

as Mrs. Wilcox (1 episode)

Teddy Thomas

as Fay Wray (1 episode)
Rob Malone as Young Stanley Fox

Rob Malone

as Young Stanley Fox (1 episode)

Rob Malone is an Irish actor and editor, known for The Secret (2016), The Witcher (2019) and Vikings (2013).

Dan Partridge

as Randy Scott (1 episode)

Summer Strallen

as Jean (1 episode)

Lolly Jones

as Mae West (1 episode)
Stewart Alexander as Cohen

Stewart Alexander

as Cohen (1 episode)

Stewart Alexander is a Canadian actor and producer.

Bruce Lester-Johnson as Dr. Hansen

Bruce Lester-Johnson

as Dr. Hansen (1 episode)

Bruce Lester-Johnson was born on September 17, 1959 and is currently 65 years old.

Ainy Medina

as Rose (1 episode)

David Keeling

as Danny Kaye (1 episode)

Ellie Macdowall

as Jennifer Grant (1 episode)

Nathan Clough

as Official (1 episode)

Barbara Barnes

as Mary Fox (1 episode)

Mary Stillwaggon Stewart

as Lucy Cartwright (1 episode)

Crew of Archie

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