Gemma Arterton has joined the cast of Sky's upcoming television adaptation of Nick Hornby's bestselling novel, Funny Girl. Arterton will portray lead character Barbara Parker from Blackpool, England, who becomes a comedy superstar. Oliver Parker is directing based off of a script by Morwenna Banks. Parker previously collaborated with Parker on St. Trinian's. Co-stars include Clare-Hope Ashitey, Arsher Ali and Alexa Davies. More cast members will be announced at a ...