US EditionHBO Max Shares First Look at New Drama Series From the Creator of Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' — Here's What We Know so Far
Half Man examines masculinity and family dynamics through four decades, featuring an unexpected wedding violence that triggers flashbacks, created and produced by Richard Gadd.
- HBO and the BBC unveiled first-look images for Half Man, a six-episode series created, written, executive produced by Richard Gadd, who stars alongside Jamie Bell; it premieres in 2026 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer/BBC One.
- Following his Baby Reindeer success, Richard Gadd faces a lawsuit linked to the show, with a judge last year allowing the case to proceed and Netflix defending some lines as `substantially true`.
- Spanning four decades from the 1980s to present, the plot follows Ruben's violent wedding arrival; Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell play the adult brothers, with Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell as their younger selves.
- In the photos released today, Richard Gadd appears bulked up, bearded, tattooed, and unrecognisable, while filming in Glasgow, Scotland recently wrapped, revealing a violent reunion.
- Produced by Mam Tor Productions with Banijay Rights and Screen Scotland, BBC and HBO executives praised Gadd and Bell's pairing, highlighting the show's ambition as a character-driven drama.
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Baby Reindeer star unrecognisable after buff transformation for new six-episode BBC drama
Richard Gadd looks worlds apart from his previous depiction of himself in the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer in new snaps of his upcoming BBC drama, Half Man, filmed in Glasgow.
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