Richard Gadd, star of Netflix’s Child Reindeer, and Jamie Bell shall 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 wedding ceremony. The collection remains to be in manufacturing, however right here’s a breakdown of every part it’s worthwhile to learn about it whereas we watch for 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 reveals up at his wedding ceremony, it results in an explosion of violence that catapults us again via their lives. Spanning virtually forty years from the Nineteen Eighties to the current day, this formidable 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 great, unhealthy, horrible, humorous, offended, and difficult moments alongside the best way. It’ll seize the wild power of a altering metropolis — a altering world, even — and attempt to unravel the tough query… What does it imply to be a person?”
Is Half Man primarily based on a real story?
No, the collection is totally fictional, as Gadd acknowledged, “The entire stuff I’ve achieved has an emotional reality to it, however [Half Man] just isn’t primarily based 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.
Extra government 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 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 forged?
The forged of Half Man contains Gadd and Bell because the leads. Different collection regulars embrace Mitchell Robertson enjoying 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 forged contains 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 presently in manufacturing in Scotland.
When does Half Man premiere?
Half Man doesn’t have an actual launch date but, nevertheless it’s set to launch in 2026. When manufacturing concludes, we can have extra updates.
Half Man, Sequence Premiere TBA, HBO
