“Unmissable” and “truly original” BBC drama confirms exciting new cast additions

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The upcoming BBC drama, First Day on Earth, has announced several new actors joining the cast. Created by and starring Michaela Coel – the talent behind the award-winning I May Destroy You – the series centers on Henri, a British-Ghanaian author who travels to Ghana to connect with her family’s roots.

Fleeing her old life – including her relationships and a strange encounter at a book event – she escapes to Ghana, where she quickly finds herself immersed in a completely new culture.

Henri experiences both happiness and hardship as she makes new friends and navigates complex relationships. Along the way, she uncovers secrets and faces deception, forcing her to re-evaluate her identity, family history, and everything she thought she knew.

Following the initial cast announcement featuring Ncuti Gatwa, Thandiwe Newton, Maxine Peake, and Danny Sapani, more actors have now been revealed.

The film’s cast features Bukky Bakray (known from Rocks) as Sunny, Rakie Ayola (from Kaos) as Maame, Ama Serwah Genfi, also known as the singer Amaarae, as Nana, Adam Lundgren (The Ugly Stepsister) as Asger, singer Ray BLK as Jacqueline, and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Wonka) as Steve.

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The cast also includes Dan Skinner (from Litvinenko) as Chris, Daniella Arthur-Kennedy (Mary Page Marlowe) as Gladys, Jameel Buari (Forever in a Night) as Ronald, Sam Delich (Territory) as Klubeck, and Fisayo Akinade (Heartstopper) as Adekunle.

Michael Owusu Addo, Joselyn Dumas, Sister Deborah, Adjetey Anang, Akofa Edjeani, Roselyn Ngissah, Akrobeto, Godwin Namboe, and Lady Jay are all part of the cast.

Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, has stated that the series I May Destroy You was a major draw for her joining the BBC.

Michaela’s new series, First Day on Earth, is exceptional. It’s a truly original and moving story, full of humor and beautiful writing, and delivered with Michaela’s unique and captivating style. I highly recommend it!

Coel described creating the show as a deeply personal experience and expressed her excitement about sharing another captivating story, inviting viewers to join Henri on an unpredictable journey.

First Day on Earth will air on the BBC in the UK. A release date has not yet been confirmed.

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2026-04-03 13:20