Helena Bonham Carter to Make Cameo Appearance on British Remake of France’s “Call My Agent!”

Helena Bonham Carter is calling her agent

The 54-year-old part-Spanish Oscar-nominated actress will make a cameo appearance on the forthcoming British remake of the hit French series Call My Agent!

Helena Bonham Carter

John Morton is writing and directing the first two episodes and executive producing the series, which will star Jack Davenport, Lydia Leonard, Maggie Steed, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Jim Broadbent, and more.

Amazon Prime Video has secured the UK and Ireland rights to the series, which will also feature cameo appearances by Kelly Macdonald and Olivia Williams.

Filming is now underway in London.

The original series, which was broadcast on French network France 2 and found global success on Netflix, chronicled how a Parisian talent agency’s employees must scramble to keep their star clients happy and their business afloat after the sudden death of their founder. The remake’s Anglicizations will include a greater focus on Transatlantic industry relationships, and include nods to Brit obsessions such as the class system.

“It’s great to be working with Amazon Prime Video who support creativity and gives us the freedom to put our own distinctively British stamp on the series,” said Morton. “It’s a privilege to be working with an extraordinary cast, along with some star-studded cameos, who together represent the best of Britain’s talent.”

Call My Agent! has been a runaway hit; we’re delighted to have worked hand in hand with the creative teams behind the show to bring a uniquely British slant for Prime Video members in the UK and Ireland,” said Martin Backlund, Head of Content, UK, Ireland and Nordics at Prime Video. “The incredible ensemble cast, coupled with the talented team behind the cameras, means it’s sure to be something special, and we’re looking forward to seeing how our customers respond.”