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By Jon Donnis
Sky has unveiled the first trailer and poster for GROW, a new Sky Original family film that promises to deliver a mix of heart, humour and magic. The feel-good story will have its World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Saturday 16 August, ahead of its release on Sky Cinema on 10 October.
The premiere will see several cast members in attendance, including Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton), Priya-Rose Brookwell (The Lazarus Project), Dominic McLaughlin (HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series), Jane Horrocks (Bloods) and Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso). Director John McPhail, best known for Anna And The Apocalypse, will also be there to celebrate the launch of the film.
GROW tells the story of a no-nonsense farmer living in the self-proclaimed "Pumpkin Capital of the World" who reluctantly takes in her estranged niece, Charlie. Charlie soon decides to enter the town's fiercely competitive pumpkin growing contest, using her unusual plant powers to care for her pumpkin, affectionately named "Peter". What begins as a challenge becomes a journey of connection, as Charlie starts to form bonds with the community, the farm and a new way of life.
The film's impressive ensemble cast also features Nick Frost (Harry Potter, How To Train Your Dragon), Joe Wilkinson (After Life), Tim McInnerny (Gladiator II), Alan Carr (Nativity!), Kathryn Drysdale (Bridgerton), Fisayo Akinade (Heartstopper) and Sharon Rooney (My Mad Fat Diary). Filming took place across a variety of Scottish locations, including Edinburgh, Dalkeith, Pathhead, Culross, Rosyth and Gorebridge, bringing a distinctly local flavour to the production.
Andrew Orr, Sky's Head of Original Film, spoke about the project ahead of its festival debut. "We're incredibly proud to bring GROW to audiences at Edinburgh International Film Festival. It's a beautifully crafted story full of heart, humour, and magic, a standout cast and fresh new talent in Priya-Rose Brookwell and Dominic McLaughlin. We believe GROW will resonate with families everywhere, and we're thrilled to premiere it on Sky Cinema this October."
Produced by Sky and Double Nickel Entertainment in association with Screen Scotland, Orogen Entertainment and Blazing Griffen, GROW is shaping up to be a warm and uplifting addition to this year's family film line-up. With its charming premise, strong cast and picturesque Scottish backdrops, it looks set to be a highlight for viewers of all ages when it arrives on Sky Cinema on 10 October.
