About a Balcony

Synopsis
An American single-camera television sitcom developed by Jason Katims. Successful songwriter and bachelor Will Freeman lives a carefree life as the "ultimate man-child". His perfect world is turned upside down when single mother Fiona and her 11-year-old son Marcus move in next door. After being cast as Romeo in a school production of Romeo and Juliet. Marcus looks to local lothario Will for tips on how to perform the iconic balcony scene.
Series
About a Boy
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
25 Nov 2014 (Channel: NBC)
Duration
22 mins
Availability
No distributor known (3/2015).

Credits

Director
Patrick Norris
Producer
Isaac Aptaker
Cast
Benjamin StockhamMarcus
Chris DiamantopoulosMr Chris
David WaltonWill Freeman
Minnie DriverFiona

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
Based on Nick Hornby’s novel of the same name. Takes place in San Francisco, CA.
History
Season 2, episode, episode 6. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series premiered on Sky1 on March 31, 2014.

Production Company

Name

True Jack Productions

Name

Working Title Television

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "About a Balcony". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76532 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)