Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney to lead Yungblud’s short film Mars
Yasmin Finney has been confirmed to star in Mars, the upcoming short film based on a song by British singer Yungblud. According to Deadline, the actress will play Charlie Acaster, “a teenager who has only ever wanted to live a normal existence but an extraordinary night makes her reassess what truly matters.” Shot in Blackpool and set in the North of England, Mars is inspired by a fan Yungblud met on tour.
In a previous statement, the star said of the film: “This whole journey started with an encounter. Then it became a song, now it’s becoming a movie. “All my art is about and forever will be about, is making people feel like they can be undeniably themselves, whoever they are – and with this project we’re turning that message up to 11. “The team we’ve assembled is incredible, I am so honoured to stand with them all behind this beautiful project and to have them help me bring it to life.” The 11 Minutes singer added: “I can honestly say if you don’t adore this movie, then I can guarantee you’ll fucking learn something from it.
You’ll see our stars and touch our scars, only when Mars doesn’t have to wait!” Yungblud is producing the short alongside Cat Marshall and Stefan Demetriou, while Abel Rubinstein directs.
Chris Marshall, writer, described Mars as a story where “the mundane and magical sit side by side,” adding: “It’s Space Age escapism shot through with Northern grit.
