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Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell to Star in BBC and HBO Drama 'Half Man'

The six-part series explores the tumultuous relationship of estranged brothers across four decades, with production set to begin in Scotland in 2025.

  • Richard Gadd, Emmy-winning creator of Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer,' will write, executive produce, and star in the new drama 'Half Man.'
  • Jamie Bell, known for 'Rocketman' and 'All of Us Strangers,' will co-star as Niall, the estranged brother of Gadd's character Ruben.
  • 'Half Man' will chronicle the brothers' relationship over 40 years, from their initial meeting as teenagers to their eventual falling out as adults.
  • The series, co-produced by the BBC and HBO, is set to begin filming in Scotland in 2025 and will air in 2026.
  • The show will delve into themes of masculinity and societal change, with Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck directing and Wendy Griffin producing.
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