Antonia Thomas Cast in Amy Poehler’s Peacock Comedy ‘Dig’

Antonia Thomas Joins Amy Poehler & Hugh Laurie in Peacock’s “Dig”

A new ensemble cast is taking shape for Peacock’s upcoming comedy series, “Dig,” with Antonia Thomas (“The Good Doctor,” “Misfits”) joining previously announced stars Amy Poehler, Hugh Laurie, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Fina Strazza. The series, based on Kate Myers’ bestselling book “Excavation,” promises a blend of humor and international intrigue.

The upcoming series centers on the lives of four women working at an archeological dig in Greece. According to a company release,the women,portrayed by Poehler,viswanathan,Strazza,and Thomas,find their lives unexpectedly intertwined when they unearth a secret that could potentially rewrite history,thrusting them into a high-stakes global conspiracy.

Thomas will portray Clare,the head preservationist overseeing the dig site’s lab and museum. The character is described as someone more at ease in a world of privilege, finding herself somewhat out of place amidst the practical, workwear-focused environment of the archeological dig.

Did you know? – Kate Myers’ book, “Excavation,” served as the source material for “Dig.” The novel was published in 2022 and quickly gained popularity for its unique premise and compelling characters.

The pilot script was co-written by Poehler and Mike Schur, with JJ Philbin (“Only Murders in the Building”) also contributing as a writer. The trio will executive produce alongside Morgan Sackett, director Dean Holland, Dave Becky and David Miner of 3 Arts, Sharon Jackson of ocean Avenue, and Kate Arend and Jordan Grief of Poehler’s Paper Kite. Myers will serve as a co-executive producer.

Thomas is widely recognized for her role as Dr.Claire browne in ABC’s “The Good Doctor,” appearing across four seasons. Her breakout role came with the UK hit dramedy “Misfits,” where she starred as Alisha Daniels for the show’s frist three seasons. More recently, she appeared in Channel 4’s crime drama “Suspect” as Maia. Her additional television credits include the BAFTA-nominated series “Small Axe,” Netflix’s “Lovesick,” “The Bagman,” and even “Teletubbies.” Thomas is currently slated to co-star in the BBC original eight-part drama series “Two Weeks in August.” She is represented by Gersh, B-Side, Principal Entertainment LA, and Goodman Genow schenkman.

Pro tip – Archeological digs, like the one featured in “Dig,” often involve a diverse team of specialists, including archeologists, anthropologists, and preservationists, mirroring the show’s ensemble cast.

The addition of Thomas to the cast further solidifies “Dig” as a project to watch, bringing together a talented group of performers and writers for what promises to be a compelling and suspenseful comedy.

Why: Peacock is developing a new comedy series, “dig,” based on Kate Myers’ novel “Excavation.”
Who: The series stars Amy Poehler, Hugh Laurie, Geraldine Viswanathan, Fina Strazza, and newly added Antonia Thomas. poehler, mike Schur, and JJ Philbin are co-writing and executive producing.
What: “Dig” centers on four women working at an archeological dig in Greece who uncover a past secret that leads to a global conspiracy. Thomas will play Clare, the dig site’s preservationist.
How did it end?: The article doesn’t provide an ending, as it’s a development update on the series. It concludes by highlighting the project’s potential and the strength of its cast and creative team.