Netflix Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd filming in Glasgow for new BBC drama

Daily Record

17 hours ago

Scottish actor Richard Gadd will be filming in the west end of the city later this month in a new project in collaboration with the BBC and HBO.
Richard Gadd is set to make a splash in Glasgow for a new filming venture with the BBC. The Netflix Baby Reindeer star, who rose to fame for his performance in the dark comedy series, is taking on a new project in collaboration with HBO.
The Fife-born actor will feature in upcoming series Half Man, which will be filmed across Glasgow's west end. Crews are reportedly set to descend on areas of Dumbarton Road later this month.
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Locals in the area have been warned of the upcoming shoot, which could result in traffic disruptions and parking restrictions. Mam Tor Productions has indicated that it will be working on a series named The Clinch.
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But this coincides closely with details surrounding Half Man, which is currently being filmed in the city and falls under the Glasgow-based production umbrella, according to Glasgow Live.
Half Man delves into the lives of brothers Niall, portrayed by Jamie Bell from Billy Elliot, and Ruben, played by Richard Gadd himself.
A dramatic turn of events at Niall's wedding, precipitated by Ruben's unexpected arrival, triggers a violent outburst that propels viewers through the siblings' tumultuous history.
The series, set in and around Glasgow, spans nearly 40 years from the 1980s to the present day. In a letter to local residents in the Glasgow area, Mam Tor Productions described the show as an "ambitious dark comedy-drama" set in and around Glasgow that "will capture the wild energy of a changing city".
The drama "covers the highs and lows of two brothers' relationship, from meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults," including "all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way".
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Gadd expressed his excitement, as he said in a statement ahead of his new gig: "I am delighted to confirm I will be playing Ruben in the newly crowned Half Man for the BBC/HBO alongside the incomparable Jamie Bell. When I wrote the show, I did it with him in mind, never thinking for a second we would manage to land him."
He continued: "So I could not be happier for everything that has come to pass in getting him on board. He is one of the greatest actors of his generation and I am so looking forward to seeing what he does with the role. Thanks to all the staff at the BBC, HBO, and Mam Tor Productions for making it all happen. I cannot wait to work with you all in the months ahead."
The eagerly anticipated series will feature six 45-minute episodes and is set to premiere in 2026, available on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland in the UK, and across the pond on HBO in the USA.