Richard Gadd, star of Netflix’s Child Reindeer, and Jamie Bell can be costarring as estranged brothers in Half Man (beforehand titled Lions), a brand new restricted collection 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 marriage ceremony. The collection remains to be in manufacturing, however right here’s a breakdown of every part you have to find out about it whereas we await updates.
What’s Half Man about?
Half Man will include six episodes. Right here’s the collection’ official logline, “When Niall’s estranged ‘brother’ Ruben exhibits up at his marriage ceremony, it results in an explosion of violence that catapults us again by means of their lives. Spanning nearly forty years from the Eighties to the current day, this bold collection 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, indignant, and difficult moments alongside the best way. It’s going to seize the wild power of a altering metropolis — a altering world, even — and attempt to resolve the tough query… What does it imply to be a person?”
Is Half Man based mostly on a real story?
No, the collection is totally fictional, as Gadd said, “All the stuff I’ve achieved has an emotional reality to it, however [Half Man] will not be based mostly on my life in any respect. It’s a fictional world and a brand new problem that I’m actually trying ahead to,” per Nation & City Home. The actor is listed because the creator, author, and government producer of the restricted collection, per Selection.
Further government producers embody 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 collection 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 Scotland and Eire.
Who’s within the Half Man solid?
The solid of Half Man consists of Gadd and Bell because the leads. Different collection regulars embody Mitchell Robertson enjoying younger Niall; Neve McIntosh within the position 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 collection is at the moment in manufacturing in Scotland.
When does Half Man premiere?
Half Man doesn’t have an actual launch date but, however it’s set to launch in 2026. When manufacturing concludes, we may have extra updates.
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