Richard Gadd, star of Netflix’s Child Reindeer, and Jamie Bell might be costarring as estranged brothers in Half Man (beforehand titled Lions), a brand new restricted sequence coming to HBO and BBC.
Half Man tells the story of Ruben (Gadd) and Niall (Bell), who had a falling out and meet once more at Niall’s wedding ceremony. The sequence continues to be in manufacturing, however right here’s a breakdown of the whole lot you’ll want to find out about it whereas we await updates.
What’s Half Man about?
Half Man will include six episodes. Right here’s the sequence’ official logline, “When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben reveals up at his wedding ceremony, it results in an explosion of violence that catapults us again via their lives. Spanning nearly forty years from the Nineteen Eighties to the current day, this formidable sequence will cowl the highs and lows of the brothers’ relationship, from them assembly as youngsters to their falling out as adults — with all the nice, dangerous, horrible, humorous, offended, and difficult moments alongside the best way. It’s going to seize the wild vitality of a altering metropolis — a altering world, even — and attempt to unravel the troublesome query… What does it imply to be a person?”
Is Half Man primarily based on a real story?
No, the sequence is completely fictional, as Gadd acknowledged, “The entire stuff I’ve finished has an emotional reality to it, however [Half Man] is just not primarily based on my life in any respect. It’s a fictional world and a brand new problem that I’m actually wanting ahead to,” per Nation & City Home. The actor is listed because the creator, author, and govt producer of the restricted sequence, per Selection.
Extra govt producers embrace Gaynor Holmes for BBC, Morven Reid and Tally Garner from Mam Tor Productions, and Gavin Smith for BBC Scotland. Producer is Wendy Griffin. Administrators of the sequence are Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck, per Selection. Banijay Rights is the worldwide distributor. Mam Tor Productions (a Banjilay UK firm) is the studio. Manufacturing is supported by U.S. Display screen Scotland and Eire.
Who’s within the Half Man solid?
The solid of Half Man consists of Gadd and Bell because the leads. Different sequence regulars embrace Mitchell Robertson taking part in younger Niall; Neve McIntosh within the function of Niall’s mom, Lori; Stuart Campbell as younger Ruben; and Marianne McIvor as Ruben’s mom, Maura, per The Hollywood Reporter. Supporting solid consists of Bilal Hasna, Charlie De Melo, Julie Cullen, Amy Manson, Philippine Velge, Stuart McQuarrie, Scot Greenan, Piers Ewart, Calum Manchip, and Charlotte Blackwood.
Is there a trailer for Half Man?
No, there isn’t. The sequence is at present in manufacturing in Scotland.
When does Half Man premiere?
Half Man doesn’t have a precise launch date but, nevertheless it’s set to launch in 2026. When manufacturing concludes, we could have extra updates.
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