New details of Disney+'s new comedy

Joel Fry and Marcia Warren have joined the cast of the Disney+ comedy Alice And Steve.

As previously revealed, the show stars Flight Of The Conchords comedian Jemaine Clement and The Split's Nicola Walker in the titular roles

They play best friends whose world implodes when middle-aged Steve starts dating Alice’s 26-year-old daughter Izzy, played by Yali Topol Margalith.

Although both are no strangers to chaos and dubious decision-making, their once rock-solid friendship is turned upside down and tested to its limits – threatening their families, futures and everything in between, says the show’s logline.

Clement said: ‘I really relate to Steve – he’s classy, stylish and an all-round good guy – except for when he isn’t.’

 Fry  stars as Alice’s husband Daniel, with Tyrese Eaton-Dyce as her son Dom and The Crown’s Warren   as Alice’s mother Val. Rounding out the cast are Eilidh Fisher   and Ebony Aboagye. 

The six-episode series, has been written and executive produced by Sophie Goodhart. 

Filming is taking place in London by Clerkenwell Films, the production company who also made Baby Reindeer and The End of the F***ing World.

The firm’s join managing director, Petra Fried, said: ‘We’re excited to be exploring the chaotic, compelling and hilarious lives of Alice and Steve as they find themselves plunged into this modern comedy of errors. 

‘Sophie has created two utterly distinctive lead characters who are brilliantly brought to life by the massively talented Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement.’

Alice And Steve is a rare foray into comedy for Walker, whose other credits include Spooks and  Unforgotten. 

Published: 22 May 2025