EastEnders' Tilly Keeper to Star in New BBC Drama

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Louise Mitchell actor Tilly Keeper has revealed her next acting role in BBC Three's Make Me Famous, written by Reggie Yates.

Starring Tom Brittney, Amanda Abbington, and Aiysha Hart, the drama follows Billy one year after appearing on a television reality show, and the struggles of social media and tabloid reporting which follows.

Tilly Keeper

Tilly said: "I'm thrilled to be a part of this project. It's a really important story that I think we could all learn something from."

Speaking about his new project, documentary filmmaker Reggie Yates said: "Reality TV is loved by those in it and those who watch it, but there are issues that come with that,"

Reggie Yates

"and this felt like an opportunity to tell a story which explores the relationship between reality TV, social media and fame."

The BBC revealed the cast announced for the drama, including Tom Brittney (Grantchester, Outlander), alongside Amanda Abbington (Sherlock, Mr Selfridge), Aiysha Hart (Line Of Duty, Atlantis), Nina Sosanya (Killing Eve, W1A), Emma Rigby (Hollyoaks, Once Upon A Time In Wonderland), Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge (Enterprice) and Tilly Keeper (EastEnders).