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15 hours ago
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Bella Ramsey to Star in UK Witness Protection Drama Maya
Bella Ramsey is on the run again: The star of HBO's The Last of Us has joined the cast of Maya, a new drama series for the UK's Channel 4, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ramsey will star alongside Daisy Haggard (Breeders, Episodes), who also created the series and will make her directorial debut. Haggard will play Anna, with Ramsey as her teenage daughter Maya, with the two of them forced to enter witness protection and relocate to a rural Scottish town. More from TVLine Casting News: Alison Brie's FX Pilot, One Tree Hill Vet Joins Emily in Paris and More Jennifer Aniston to Play Jennette McCurdy's Mother in I'm Glad My Mom Died Series Adaptation for Apple TV+ Eva LaRue Leaving General Hospital 'As they try to adjust to their new reality, the trauma of their past continues to haunt them in the form of two hitmen intent on tracking them down,' according to the official synopsis. 'As the walls close in, it becomes clear that a dangerous figure from their past is still a looming threat.' The series is set to be filmed on location in Scotland later this year; there's no word yet on when or where it might air here in the U.S. 'This story and these characters Daisy has created are so alive, nuanced, wickedly funny and scarily dark,' Ramsey said in a statement. 'Every character jumps off the page, the dialogue is incredibly witty and I'm so excited to get to play Maya opposite Daisy's Anna.' Ramsey currently stars as apocalypse survivor Ellie on the HBO zombie drama The Last of Us; it was renewed for Season 3 in April, days ahead of the Season 2 premiere. (Ramsey is set to play a larger role in Season 3 as well, following the demise of Pedro Pascal's Joel.) Ramsey previously broke out as pint-sized warrior Lyanna Mormont on HBO's Game of Thrones; their other TV credits include His Dark Materials and Becoming of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bella Ramsey to Star in UK Witness Protection Drama Maya
Bella Ramsey is on the run again: The star of HBO's The Last of Us has joined the cast of Maya, a new drama series for the UK's Channel 4, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ramsey will star alongside Daisy Haggard (Breeders, Episodes), who also created the series and will make her directorial debut. Haggard will play Anna, with Ramsey as her teenage daughter Maya, with the two of them forced to enter witness protection and relocate to a rural Scottish town. More from TVLine Casting News: Alison Brie's FX Pilot, One Tree Hill Vet Joins Emily in Paris and More Jennifer Aniston to Play Jennette McCurdy's Mother in I'm Glad My Mom Died Series Adaptation for Apple TV+ Eva LaRue Leaving General Hospital 'As they try to adjust to their new reality, the trauma of their past continues to haunt them in the form of two hitmen intent on tracking them down,' according to the official synopsis. 'As the walls close in, it becomes clear that a dangerous figure from their past is still a looming threat.' The series is set to be filmed on location in Scotland later this year; there's no word yet on when or where it might air here in the U.S. 'This story and these characters Daisy has created are so alive, nuanced, wickedly funny and scarily dark,' Ramsey said in a statement. 'Every character jumps off the page, the dialogue is incredibly witty and I'm so excited to get to play Maya opposite Daisy's Anna.' Ramsey currently stars as apocalypse survivor Ellie on the HBO zombie drama The Last of Us; it was renewed for Season 3 in April, days ahead of the Season 2 premiere. (Ramsey is set to play a larger role in Season 3 as well, following the demise of Pedro Pascal's Joel.) Ramsey previously broke out as pint-sized warrior Lyanna Mormont on HBO's Game of Thrones; their other TV credits include His Dark Materials and Becoming of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
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What is Bella Ramsay Doing After The Last of Us? Actor Fixes Lead Role in Channel 4's New Thriller Maya
Fresh off the success of The Last of Us season two, Bella Ramsey is set to return to TV screens as the lead in Maya, a new Channel 4 psychological thriller created by Daisy Haggard. The BAFTA and International Emmy nominee is behind shows like Back To Life and Breeders, and will also star alongside Ramsey in this six-part series. Daisy Haggard steps into new roles Daisy Haggard's thriller will see her making her directorial debut. She'll co-direct the Channel 4 psychological thriller Maya with Jamie Donoughue, known for Doctor Who and The Last Kingdom. Haggard plays Anna, mother to Ramsey's Maya. The story follows Anna and her teenage daughter as they flee London under witness protection, trying to rebuild their lives in rural Scotland while dangerous enemies close in. Haggard shared her excitement: 'Ever since I first dreamt up this show, there has only ever been one Maya…I wrote the part with Bella so clearly in my head and I honestly still can't believe they want to be part of it. Bella is pure magic, just insanely talented, and I can't wait for us to work together.' Here's what Maya is about Bella R amsey's new series, Maya, is described as darkly comedic but rooted in warmth and wit. The show explores family ties, love, and the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter while tackling themes like predatory male behaviour. According to Variety, Ramsey praised the script: 'This story and these characters Daisy has created are so alive, nuanced, wickedly funny and scarily dark. Every character jumps off the page, the dialogue is incredibly witty and I'm so excited to get to play Maya opposite Daisy's Anna.' Produced by Two Brothers Pictures, known for hits like Fleabag, The Tourist and Boat Story, Maya will film entirely in Scotland later this year. Bella Ramsey's new series, Maya, is backed by Channel 4's Ollie Madden and Gemma Boswell. Haggard joins Harry and Jack Williams, Sarah Hammond, Alex Mercer, and Daisy Mount as executive producers for Two Brothers Pictures, with Kenny Tanner producing. Jamie Donoughue will co-direct and serve as co-executive producer. Shaheen Baig is the casting director. Alex Mercer and Daisy Mount called Ramsey 'one of the most incredible talents of their generation and the only Maya we had in mind.' They added, 'The two characters share such a unique and special relationship and are the heart and soul of the project.'
