Anthony Boyle to Star in New Sky Drama Charmer

Anthony Boyle will lead the cast of a new Sky Original drama series titled Charmer, which has entered production. The eight-part series, described as an exploration of trust, desire, and the pursuit of authentic love, began filming at Sky Studios Elstree on August 25, 2026.

Boyle, known for his roles in House of Guinness and The Altruists, stars as Ryan, a professional seducer hired to test the fidelity of his wealthy clients' partners. The series follows an ambitious group of thirtysomething Londoners whose lives are disrupted by Ryan's work. As a wedding day approaches, an assignment becomes personal, threatening the professional distance that has always defined his career. The synopsis states that as deception gives way to desire, Ryan risks breaking his one rule: never fall in love.

The cast also includes Siena Kelly as Emily, Connor Swindells as Max, and Sophie Wilde as Cameron. Additional cast members are Sam Delich, Vivian Oparah, Neil Maskell, Karan Gill, Sophie Simnett, and Polly Walker.

Charmer is created and written by Thomas Aspell and directed by Elliot Hegarty, whose credits include Rivals and Ted Lasso. Additional episodes are written by Melissa Bubnic, Constance...