Letitia Wright to Star in Dominic Savage’s I Am

Letitia Wright (Black Panther, Top Boy) has joined the cast of Dominic Savage’s female-led drama anthology series I Am for Channel 4.

Wright, an Emmy nominee and BAFTA Rising Star Award winner, is starring in I Am Danielle and is joined by co-stars CJ Beckford and Sophia Brown. Each episode of the three-part series will be developed and written by Savage in collaboration with the leading actor.

I Am became Channel 4’s most successful new 10 p.m. drama in six years when it debuted in August 2019, with BAFTA-winning Vicky McClure starring in I Am Nicola, BAFTA-nominated Samantha Morton starring in I Am Kirsty, and Gemma Chan starring in I Am Hannah.

I Am is produced by Me+You Productions, commissioned by Channel 4, co-funded by Sky Studios and distributed by NBCUniversal Global Distribution.

Wright said: “Collaborating with Dominic Savage has been an amazing experience. His unique and sensitive style of directing has stretched me as an artist. I’m so proud that we came together on a story that we both felt was important to explore and share with the world.”

Savage said: “Making this film with Letitia was so exciting, invigorating, and full of creative joy. It is exactly how I love to work. In complete partnership and understanding. We were so in tune with the story we were telling, and each day was purely instinctive, challenging, and always truthful. I’m proud to be able to bring this story of love with all it’s difficulties to the screen.”

Caroline Hollick, head of drama at Channel 4, said: “Bringing superstar Letitia Wright back to Channel 4 has been a dream since I started this job. Her fearless collaboration with Dominic Savage in I Am Danielle reveals her as a emotional and masterful storyteller, as well as a superlative performer.”

Krishnendu Majumdar, producer and co-founder of Me+You, said: “We’re excited about continuing our strong creative relationship with Dominic Savage, one of the most distinctive and powerful filmmakers working today, and thrilled to be working with the brilliant Letitia Wright. They have collaborated to create something truly special and we are grateful for support and platform Channel 4 have given us.”