The first images from the highly anticipated new series, Conversations with Friends, have been released – featuring the central cast Alison Oliver (Frances), Sasha Lane (Bobbi), Joe Alwyn (Nick) and Jemima Kirke (Melissa).

Directed by Lenny Abrahamson and Leanne Welham, and produced by Element Pictures, the series is an adaptation of Sally Rooney's debut novel of the same name, and is set to premiere on BBC Three, Hulu and RTÉ in Spring 2022.

Element Pictures also produced the adaptation of Rooney's second novel, Normal People, in 2020 – which was also directed by Abrahamson, alongside Hettie Macdonald.

Conversations with Friends follows Frances (Alison Oliver), a 21-year-old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.

Conversations with Friends -- “Episode 12” - Bobbi (Sasha Lane) and Frances (Alison Oliver). (Photo by: Enda Bowe/Hulu)

"RTÉ is really looking forward to bringing the adaptation of Sally Rooney's first novel to Irish viewers," says RTÉ Director of Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Dermot Horan. "With the team that brought you Normal People behind the show, it promises to be one of 2022's stand out dramas, and RTÉ is delighted to add Conversations with Friends to our slate of drama showcasing Irish talent."

Conversations with Friends -- “Episode 11” - Melissa (Jemima Kirke) and Bobbi (Sasha Lane). (Photo by: Enda Bowe/Hulu)

Read the series' official description below:

"Frances (Oliver) is observant, cerebral and sharp. Her ex-girlfriend, now best friend, Bobbi (Lane) is self-assured, outspoken and compelling. Though they broke up three years ago, Frances and Bobbi are virtually inseparable and perform spoken word poetry together in Dublin. It’s at one of their shows that they meet Melissa (Kirke), an older writer, who is fascinated by the pair. Bobbi and Frances start to spend time with Melissa and her husband, Nick (Alwyn), a handsome but reserved actor. While Melissa and Bobbi flirt with each other openly, Nick and Frances embark on an intense, secret affair that is surprising to them both. Soon the affair begins to test the bond between Frances and Bobbi, forcing Frances to reconsider her sense of self, and the friendship she holds so dear."

Conversations with Friends -- “Episode 4” - Bobbi (Sasha Lane), Nick (Joe Alwyn), Frances (Alison Oliver), and Melissa (Jemima Kirke). (Photo by: Enda Bowe/Hulu)

Endeavor Content is handling worldwide sales of Conversations with Friends. International broadcasters previously announced are: Amazon Prime Video (Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Africa), HBO Max EMEA (Spain, Portugal, Nordics, CEE, Netherlands, Baltics), SYN (Iceland) and Wavve (Korea).