James Corden and Ruth Jones have signed a reported multi-million, seven-figure deal with Apple TV+ to develop a follow-up to the hit British comedy Gavin & Stacey, according to a report in the Daily Mail.
The new project is said to consist of 10 episodes with an all-British cast and will be produced for the streaming service rather than the BBC. A source close to the production told the Daily Mail that Corden and Jones will be involved as writers and performers, but the series will not include the original Gavin and Stacey characters that made the show a cult favourite.
According to the report, filming is due to begin next year and the episodes are not expected to be released until 2027. Details about the creative direction, supporting cast and production team beyond Corden and Jones were not disclosed in the article. The report described the new programme as a follow-up rather than a direct continuation or revival of the original characters.
Gavin & Stacey, created by Corden and Jones, became a staple of British comedy since its debut and has returned intermittently after its original run. The two performers reprised their roles as Smithy and Nessa in a Christmas finale last year that reunited much of the original ensemble, including Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb and Rob Brydon.
The move to Apple TV+ would shift the new project from public-broadcaster production to a global streaming platform, a pathway increasingly common for high-profile British television properties. The reported plan for an all-British cast suggests the creators intend to retain the series’ cultural roots while delivering the series on an international streamer.
Representatives for Apple TV+ and spokespeople for Corden and Jones did not provide comment to the Daily Mail in the story. The BBC declined to comment about the reported transfer of the project.
Fans and industry observers will likely watch for further announcements on casting, episode format and whether any other members of the original ensemble will participate in new roles. The series’ reported 2027 release places it on a multi-year development timeline, with preproduction and casting expected to take place before filming begins.
Further confirmation from the parties involved, including a formal press release from Apple TV+ or statements from Corden and Jones, will be needed to verify the financial details, episode order and creative scope described in the report.