Richard Gadd, the writer and actor who left everyone spellbound with his intensely autobiographical Netflix series Baby Reindeer, returns with a fresh six-part series airing on BBC.
Recently, the production Half Man concluded filming in and around Glasgow. In this production, its lead actor and creator, Gadd, worked alongside BAFTA winner Jamie Bell.
In a new role, the duo will portray long-lost ‘siblings’ named Ruben and Niall. After many years apart, they meet again under tumultuous circumstances, leading to a violent outburst that takes audiences on a journey through their turbulent past.
Initial sneak peeks of the upcoming series titled “Half Man” are now available, as it is slated for release in 2026 across several platforms: BBC iPlayer, BBC One, and BBC Scotland in the UK and Ireland; and on HBO Max in the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
Over a period spanning nearly four decades, ranging from the 1980s up until now, the show introduces Mitchell Robertson as a youthful Niall (character known as Mayflies), and Stuart Campbell as a young Ruben, who are both contemporaries of the original characters.
Alongside them, you’ll find Charlie De Melo from Coronation Street, Neve McIntosh known for Doctor Who, Amy Manson recognized for The Nevers, and Stuart McQuarrie, famous for The Rig, as part of our diverse cast.
Half Man delves into the ups and downs of Ruben and Niall’s relationship, starting from their turbulent teenage years to observing their fallout as mature adults. It captures all the positive, negative, awful, humorous, furious, and difficult moments in between.
The show aims to encapsulate the raw dynamism of an evolving urban landscape – a shifting global context as well – and delve into the essence of masculinity.
Half Man is directed by Alexandra Brodski (Rivals) and Eshref Reybrouck (Cheyenne & Lola).
Earlier, Gadd mentioned to TopMob that his upcoming work continues the narrative thread from Baby Reindeer, delving back into complex human relationships, set against a challenging backdrop.
He noted that both Baby Reindeer and Half Man explore topics such as solitude, feelings of aloneness, collective past trauma, and inherited traumas. In essence, they delve into a universe inhabited by damaged individuals.
Despite being set and filmed in Scotland, Gadd clarified that his latest project isn’t intended as a commentary on the country. He further explained that while “Half Man” can be considered a distinctly Scottish production, it doesn’t explicitly aim to convey anything specifically about Scotland.
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