HBO and BBC Announce April Premiere of Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' Limited Series
The six-episode drama stars Gadd alongside Jamie Bell and explores the evolving bond between two brothers-from-another-mother across three decades, from the 1980s to the present.
Key Points
- HBO and BBC to premiere 'Half Man' in April, a six-episode series by Richard Gadd of 'Baby Reindeer' fame.
- Stars Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell as non-blood brothers Niall and Ruben over three decades from 1980s.
- Story explores male bonds strained by time, losses, and secrets, starting at a tense wedding reunion.
- Debuts simultaneously on HBO Max and BBC One, directed by Alexandra Brodsky and Eshref Reybrouck.
HBO and the BBC have announced the April premiere of *Half Man*, a six-episode limited series created by writer and actor Richard Gadd, an Emmy winner best known for the acclaimed *Baby Reindeer*. The drama will stream on HBO Max, delving into the complexities of male relationships across three decades.
The story centers on Niall and Ruben, two men who view each other as brothers despite no blood ties. In their youth, they were nearly inseparable, forged by tough circumstances and bound by unwavering loyalty. One is impulsive and protective, the other calm and conciliatory. Their differences shaped their identities around this deep connection.
The narrative opens at Niall's wedding, 30 years later, when Ruben unexpectedly reappears. What should be a heartfelt reunion turns tense: Ruben seems nervous and changed. The encounter erupts into violence, prompting flashbacks that reveal the true forces shaping their lives.
Spanning from the 1980s to the present, the series examines how time, losses, and hidden truths can erode even the strongest bonds.
Richard Gadd stars alongside Jamie Bell, Stuart Campbell, and Mitchell Robertson, with additional cast members Neve McIntosh, Marianne McIvor, and Charlie De Melo. Directors Alexandra Brodsky and Eshref Reybrouck helm the production from Mam Tor Productions, backed by Screen Scotland.
The show will debut simultaneously on HBO Max and BBC One.
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