How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
{{Short description|British Television series}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}
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| director = Michael Lennox
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| language = English
| num_series = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|* Caroline Leddy
- Liz Lewin
- Jimmy Mulville
- Lisa McGee
- Michael Lennox
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| producer = Brian J. Falconer
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| company = {{Plainlist|* Hat Trick Productions
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| network = Netflix
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How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is an upcoming television series for Netflix created by Lisa McGee and produced by Hat Trick Productions.
Premise
Three friends investigate the mysterious death of a former school mate.{{cite web|url= https://www.buzz.ie/tv/how-get-heaven-from-belfast-30755760.amp|website=Buzz.ie|accessdate=27 January 2024|title= How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: New comedy-thriller by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee to air on Channel 4|first=Ruari|last=Scott Byrne|date=22 August 2024}}
Cast
- Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse
- Sinéad Keenan as Robyn
- Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dana
- Jeanne Ní Áinle
Production
The eight-part series is written and created by Lisa McGee.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/derry-girls-lisa-mcgee-how-to-get-to-heaven-from-belfast-channel-4-1235700966/|website=Variety|accessdate=27 January 2024|date= August 21, 2023|title='Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee Sets Comedy Thriller Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' at Channel 4|first=Ellise|last=Shafer}} In August 2023 the series was announced to be executive produced by Caroline Leddy, Liz Lewin, and Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Productions and Channel 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/lisa-mcgee-how-to-get-heaven-belfast-channel-4-newsupdate/|first=Morgan|last=Cormack|accessdate=27 January 2024|title= Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee announces new comedy thriller|date=22 August 2024|website=Radio Times}} In March 2024, the series moved to streaming service Netflix. Michael Lennox is director.{{cite web|website=Variety|date=15 March 2024|accessdate=15 March 2024|title= 'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee's New Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' Moves to Netflix|first=Ellise|last=Shafer|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/derry-girls-lisa-mcgee-new-series-how-to-get-to-heaven-from-belfast-netflix-1235943003/}}
On 1 July 2024, Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne were cast in the lead roles.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/lisa-mcgee-netflix-comedy-how-to-get-to-heaven-from-belfast-cast-1236056441|website=Variety|accessdate=1 July 2024|title= 'Derry Girls' Creator Lisa McGee Unveils Lead Cast for Netflix Comedy Thriller Series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' (EXCLUSIVE)|date=1 July 2024|first=
Alex|last= Ritman}} The cast also includes Jeanne Ní Áinle.{{cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/features/rising-stars-ireland-2025-jeanne-ni-ainle-actor/5204337.article|title= Rising Stars Ireland 2025: Jeanne Ní Áinle (actor)|accessdate=7 May 2025|first=Amber|last=Wilkinson|date=7 May 2025}}
Filming began in Belfast in July 2024.{{cite web|url= https://www.screendaily.com/news/2024-film-and-high-end-tv-productions-shooting-in-the-uk-and-ireland-latest-updates/5189068.article|website=Screen Daily|accessdate=14 August 2024|title= 2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates|first=Ellie|last= Calnan|date=14 August 2024}}{{cite web|url= https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/how-to-get-to-heaven-from-belfast-derry-girls-writers-new-netflix-show-begins-filming-in-ni/a730245903.html |website=Belfast Telegraph|accessdate=14 August 2024|title= How To Get To Heaven From Belfast: Derry Girls writer's new Netflix show begins filming in NI|first=Maureen|last=Coleman|date=1 July 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2024/0319/1438799-new-series-from-derry-girls-creator-to-begin-filming/|website=RTE|accessdate=19 March 2024|title= New series from Derry Girls creator to begin filming in Belfast|date=19 March 2024}} Filming locations include the Harbourview (formerly Londonderry Arms) Hotel in Carnlough.{{cite web|url=https://www.loveballymena.online/post/antrim-coast-hotel-transformed-for-new-netflix-series-from-writer-of-derry-girls#google_vignette|website=loveballymena|accessdate=1 July 2024|title=Antrim coast hotel transformed for new Netflix series from writer of Derry Girls|date=1 July 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|31709373}}
{{Netflix original upcoming series}}
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Category:2025 British television series debuts
Category:Upcoming British television series
Category:British English-language television shows
Category:Television shows filmed in Northern Ireland
Category:Television shows set in Northern Ireland