Lemar and Jamelia to star in Sky Kids comedy Little Darlings
- Jacqueline Wilson's children's book Little Darlings has been made into a comedy drama for Sky Kids
- The story is about a 11-year-old girl who longs to meet her dad... it turns out he is a rich rock star
- Music stars Lemar and Jamelia star in the four-part series, which launches 11th February
Jacqueline Wilson's children's book Little Darlings has been adapted as a comedy drama series for the Sky Kids platform, with music stars Lemar and Jamelia in the lead roles.
Talking about the plot, Sky explains: "Little Darlings is a four-part mini-series about 11-year-old Destiny who longs to meet her dad... it just so happens that he is rock star Danny Kilman (Lemar) and doesn't even know she exists! Home for Kate (Jamelia) and Destiny is a flat in Birmingham - light years away from the luxurious Kilman mansion - but Destiny is delighted when her mum agrees it's time to meet her dad.
"Everything changes when the two families meet in the middle of the night: sparks fly between Kate and Danny and Destiny finds a soul mate in her new sister, Sunset. Through their instant connection and mutual passion for music, the two sisters see each other in a way no one else can, bringing out each other's hidden talent to shine for all the world to see."
The producers say: "With original music from Lemar, this modern-day fairy-tale has music at its very core, in a story that unlocks the comic and emotional fallout when two very different families are thrown together."
Appearing alongside Lemar and Jamelia are young actors Janae Vito as Destiny and Diaana Babnicova playing Sunset. They are supported by Kayla-Mai Alvares as Sunset's sassy younger sister, Sweetie, and Cameron Douglas as Ace, her tiger-obsessed brother.
Adapted by writers Nathan Bryon and Jonny Wright, the series also stars Rufus Jones as Danny's agent, with Bryon playing Kate's hairdressing business partner.
The episodes have been produced by Kindle Entertainment, who have adapted many of Dame Jacqueline Wilson's books for the screen, including Bafta and Emmy-winning Dustbin Baby.
Lemar says: "I'm so excited to be a part of Little Darlings. Sky Kids and the team at Kindle Entertainment have been amazing and getting to work alongside great crew, cast members, and friends has been a real breath of fresh air. I love what this show represents... something positive with a bit of humour for the whole family!"
Jamelia adds: "The opportunity to work with such brilliant up-and-coming talent, both on and off screen, has been a dream - not to mention reuniting with Lemar to perform again! I'm so thrilled to be a part of this funny, vibrant and important show."
The four-part series will launch on the Sky Kids platform on 11th February, alongside a partner series called On Tour: Little Darlings, which is filmed by sisters Destiny and Sunset from a luxury tour bus whilst on tour with their dad.
The blurb for the spin-off explains: "Delivered as a vlog, the sisters are excited to share their behind-the-scenes take of life on tour. But being on the road has its ups and downs! Sunset and Destiny get to know one another - as well as each other's most irritating habits - and they also learn lots about themselves and by the end emerge closer than ever."
Lucy Murphy, director of kids content at Sky, comments: "Dame Jacqueline Wilson is one of the UK's most beloved children's authors, so we're thrilled to be bringing Little Darlings to life on our screens supported by the exceptional musical talents of Lemar and Jamelia and this diverse cast of talented young actors - this tale of family bonds, celebrity and sisterhood really has something for everyone."