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‘Alice and Steve’ Sweeps Canneseries, Sets Early-June Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu

Festival wins signal a strong launch for Sophie Goodhart’s anti-romcom.

Overview

  • The UK dramedy won Best Series plus ensemble and student or high‑school jury honors at Canneseries on Tuesday.
  • The series world‑premiered at the festival and drew buzzy reception from juries and audiences.
  • Disney+ in the UK and Hulu in the US plan an early‑June release, with most trade outlets citing June 8 while one report lists June 4.
  • Created by Sex Education writer Sophie Goodhart and produced by Clerkenwell Films, the six‑part show stars Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement.
  • The story probes a fractured friendship after a man dates his best friend’s adult daughter, with the team saying they want viewers to question quick judgments.