First look at new NI rom-com starring Diona Doherty & Schitt’s Creek star Dustin Milligan

Local comedian and Blue Lights star Diona Doherty is set to star in an exciting new project early next year.

BBC Northern Ireland and CBC have unveiled first look images of the new romantic comedy Committed, which sees Diona perform alongside Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek).

The cast also includes Ian McElhinney (Derry Girls, Game of Thrones) as William John, Julie’s gruff father; Seamus O’Hara (House of Guinness) as Julie’s daft brother, John William; Patrick Buchanan (Blue Lights) as Rev. Campbell Smiley, the dashing Minister; Muki Zubis (This Is Going to Hurt) as Julie’s best friend, Chimamanda; and Chris McCurry (Belfast) as Mervyn, Chimamanda’s charismatic and lovable husband.

What is Committed about?

Canadian Peter Hooley (Dustin Milligan), a recently divorced accountant falls head over heels for Northern Ireland woman Julie Johnston (Diona Doherty) after a whirlwind weekend in Toronto and crosses the Atlantic to declare his love, only to discover he’s landed in an old-fashioned and eccentric rural Northern Ireland village that’s nothing like he imagined.

When/how to watch Committed:

Committed is due to air on BBC Northern Ireland in early 2027.

Take a look at first look pics of Committed 👇

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