Gerard Kearns to star in BBC drama Floodlights

OHMYGOSSIP — Gerard Kearns, Morven Christie, Steve Edge, and Jonas Armstrong are among the stars who will feature in new BBC drama ‘Floodlights’.
The BBC Two feature-length single drama will tell the story of former professional footballer Andy Woodward – who will be played by Gerard – and his brave revelations about the sexual abuse he suffered as a youth player.
Andy said: “Since speaking out in 2016 I wanted to continue to encourage people to talk without fear, to make a change.
“‘Floodlights’ tells my story, which no child should ever have to go through. I hope this film helps to stop abuse in football and in all areas of life.”
Gerard added: “I am honoured to be playing Andrew Woodward and hope that we have done his story justice.”
In 2016, Andy told of the horrific sexual abuse he had suffered at the hands of his youth coach Barry Bennell, which led to hundreds more men, some who were also victims of Bennell, coming forward to speak up about their experiences of abuse in the sport.
‘Floodlights’ has been written by Matt Greenhalgh and directed by Nick Rowland.
Matt said: “I was in the crowd at Maine Road when Bury FC beat my team, Manchester City, 0-1 in 1998. Andy Woodward was playing for Bury … and was outstanding.
“When his brutal story broke I remember being stunned not only by the magnanimity of his courage, but by how this could happen in our national sport. His horrific revelations were undoubtedly a pivotal moment for football … but also for many, many men.
“Andy’s story more than deserves telling as drama, so that it can keep on telling, and informing the next generation of parents and kids. And I am very proud to be part of his honourable fight to expose those who prey on children in any walk of life.”
‘Floodlights’ will air on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer this spring.

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