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Glasgow Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Baby Reindeer creator: My next show will be 'more dramatic'
The writer and actor suggested the six-part drama Half Man, which he will star in along with Jamie Bell, will examine the 'euphoric, captivating and exhilarating' parts of male relationships and camaraderie, as well as how they can go wrong. In a Vanity Fair interview, he suggested the new show, which is set and is being filmed in and around Glasgow, would 'borrow from the same world of broken people' as Baby Reindeer, which was based on Gadd's own experiences of being stalked, and "traverses the darkest human experiences." Commissioned for BBC One and BBC Scotland, Half Man, which Gadd has written and is executive producing, was announced shortly before Baby Reindeer premiered on Netflix. Spanning almost 40 years, from the 1980s to the present day, it focuses on the relationship between the main characters, brothers Ruben and Niall, played by Gadd and Bell respectively, who are said to have become estranged. Richard Gadd wrote and starred in Baby Reindeer. (Image: Supplied) The official synopsis states: 'Half Man will cover the highs and lows of the brothers' relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults – with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way. 'The series will capture the wild energy of a changing city - a changing world, even - and try to get to the bottom of the difficult does it mean to be a man?' Speaking to Vanity Fair, Gadd said: 'It's about two dysfunctional brothers, but their relationship is a little weirder than brothers. You meet them in a very peculiar situation, and you don't really know why or how they got there, and they're having a very weird conversation. 'It then flashes back to six epochs in their lives, six different moments, one in each episode, and you start to understand how they've gotten to this point. 'It's an exploration of masculinity, and I'm reticent to say toxic masculinity because I think that expression has become quite tired. 'But, for something to be toxic, it has to be intoxicating first. Drugs are toxic, but they're intoxicating. 'I really wanted to get some sort of understanding back into male camaraderie and male relationships. The euphoric, captivating, and exhilarating parts of that, as well as how it all goes wrong. 'I would say it borrows from the same world of broken people as Baby Reindeer, but it's probably a little more dramatic—though it still has comedy moments. It borrows from a similar world and traverses the darkest human experiences, but it's a little more on the dramatic end. 'Every episode is hourlong, which is a huge challenge in itself because Baby Reindeer was half-hour-ish.' Gadd admitted he had found it 'a little surreal' working on Half Man over the last year while he has been grappling with the huge success of Baby Reindeer, which won Emmy and Golden Globe awards, and the worldwide media interest the show has generated. He said: 'It has been two shows back-to-back without even a day's break, and in the past year, I've been writing the (new) show, acting in the show, producing the show, while all this stuff has been going on. 'It has been so hard amongst press calls, and legal calls, and your neighbors knocking, and your exes messaging you to say the press are at their door. But we're actually filming now.' Gadd said viewers would see 'a very new Jamie Bell' in Half Man. He added: 'I'm such a control freak when it comes to my work, though I've been told not to use that phrase…I'm very fastidious, or obsessive, or whatever. And I've always felt resistant to fame in my shows, because sometimes famous actors come with certain caveats or demands. 'Jamie is by far the most famous person I've ever worked with, and he's completely reframed my opinion of fame, because he is so humble. He throws in, he takes notes, he brings great ideas, and he has a great attitude. He's funny, and kind, and all those things. I've worked with actors who were one-eighth as famous as he is, who almost derail a set with how difficult they are. And if he can do it, there's no excuses for anybody. 'I think he's really going to shine in the show, and there are times when I look at him and think, oh wow, people are going to see a very new Jamie Bell.'
The Herald Scotland
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Baby Reindeer creator: My next show will be 'more dramatic'
In a Vanity Fair interview, he suggested the new show, which is set and is being filmed in and around Glasgow, would 'borrow from the same world of broken people' as Baby Reindeer, which was based on Gadd's own experiences of being stalked, and "traverses the darkest human experiences." Read more: Commissioned for BBC One and BBC Scotland, Half Man, which Gadd has written and is executive producing, was announced shortly before Baby Reindeer premiered on Netflix. Spanning almost 40 years, from the 1980s to the present day, it focuses on the relationship between the main characters, brothers Ruben and Niall, played by Gadd and Bell respectively, who are said to have become estranged. Richard Gadd wrote and starred in Baby Reindeer. (Image: Supplied) The official synopsis states: 'Half Man will cover the highs and lows of the brothers' relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults – with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way. 'The series will capture the wild energy of a changing city - a changing world, even - and try to get to the bottom of the difficult does it mean to be a man?' Speaking to Vanity Fair, Gadd said: 'It's about two dysfunctional brothers, but their relationship is a little weirder than brothers. You meet them in a very peculiar situation, and you don't really know why or how they got there, and they're having a very weird conversation. 'It then flashes back to six epochs in their lives, six different moments, one in each episode, and you start to understand how they've gotten to this point. 'It's an exploration of masculinity, and I'm reticent to say toxic masculinity because I think that expression has become quite tired. 'But, for something to be toxic, it has to be intoxicating first. Drugs are toxic, but they're intoxicating. 'I really wanted to get some sort of understanding back into male camaraderie and male relationships. The euphoric, captivating, and exhilarating parts of that, as well as how it all goes wrong. 'I would say it borrows from the same world of broken people as Baby Reindeer, but it's probably a little more dramatic—though it still has comedy moments. It borrows from a similar world and traverses the darkest human experiences, but it's a little more on the dramatic end. 'Every episode is hourlong, which is a huge challenge in itself because Baby Reindeer was half-hour-ish.' Gadd admitted he had found it 'a little surreal' working on Half Man over the last year while he has been grappling with the huge success of Baby Reindeer, which won Emmy and Golden Globe awards, and the worldwide media interest the show has generated. He said: 'It has been two shows back-to-back without even a day's break, and in the past year, I've been writing the (new) show, acting in the show, producing the show, while all this stuff has been going on. 'It has been so hard amongst press calls, and legal calls, and your neighbors knocking, and your exes messaging you to say the press are at their door. But we're actually filming now.' Gadd said viewers would see 'a very new Jamie Bell' in Half Man. He added: 'I'm such a control freak when it comes to my work, though I've been told not to use that phrase…I'm very fastidious, or obsessive, or whatever. And I've always felt resistant to fame in my shows, because sometimes famous actors come with certain caveats or demands. 'Jamie is by far the most famous person I've ever worked with, and he's completely reframed my opinion of fame, because he is so humble. He throws in, he takes notes, he brings great ideas, and he has a great attitude. He's funny, and kind, and all those things. I've worked with actors who were one-eighth as famous as he is, who almost derail a set with how difficult they are. And if he can do it, there's no excuses for anybody. 'I think he's really going to shine in the show, and there are times when I look at him and think, oh wow, people are going to see a very new Jamie Bell.'
Glasgow Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Hollywood actor films in Glasgow with Baby Reindeer star
The actor, known for his roles in Billy Elliot, Fifth, Tintin and Fantastic Four, was pictured on the set of Half Man, a new drama by Richard Gadd. The Scottish man, who was named TV's most influential person last week, is the creator, writer and executive producer of the series, an original six-episode drama. He will also star in the show, alongside the BAFTA award-winning actor. READ NEXT: Robbie Williams slashes ticket prices for only Scottish date (Image: James Chapelard) (Image: James Chapelard) (Image: James Chapelard) (Image: James Chapelard) (Image: James Chapelard) (Image: James Chapelard) (Image: James Chapelard) Both actors were in Glasgow briefly, filming outside typical red brick tenement flats, where Bell is seen furiously crossing a road and entering a building. Half Man follows estranged 'brothers' Niall and Ruben. When Ruben shows up unexpectedly at Niall's wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost 40 years from the 1980s to the present day, this ambitious series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers' relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Richard Gadd films upcoming BBC drama Half Man with Jamie Bell in Glasgow after missing out on BAFTA
Richard Gadd got to work on his upcoming BBC drama, Half Man, on Monday after missing out on BAFTA TV Award. The creator and executive producer, 36, who will also star in the mini-series was joined on set in Glasgow by actor Jamie Bell, 39. Six-episode drama Half Man 'follows estranged 'brothers' Niall (Jamie) and Ruben (Richard) after Ruben shows up unexpectedly at Niall's wedding,' according to the BBC. As filming commenced in Scotland, Richard was seen on behind the camera wrapped up in a blue padded coat and a baseball cap. Jamie got into character wearing a smart wool coat, with a jumper and grey trousers as he walked through the streets. The series will take part over 40 years from the 1980s to the present day and cover 'the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way,' the BBC reports. Richard's Netflix smash Baby Reindeer won key awards at this year's BAFTA's however he lost out on Leading Actor to Lennie James for his role in Mr Loverman. Jessica Gunning took home Best Supporting Actress for her role as Martha in Baby Reindeer. The Netflix hit, said to be inspired by the real-life experiences of creator Richard Gadd, sees his character Donny being hounded by crazed stalker Martha (Jessica) after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works. Yorkshire-born Jessica beat her fellow Baby Reindeer star, trans actress Nava Mau, who played Donny's girlfriend. Speaking on stage on Sunday at she said: 'Hello, cheeky chops, gosh, thank you Bafta, wow', before joking that she used to pretend to be a dog in her garden. 'I sometimes do this kind of cheesy thing where I look back on the younger me and moments in my life, and I imagine the kind of then me, seeing me now, and think, "little did we know,'" she said. Jessica said last year, her and Richard were at the ceremony, and 'little did we know what the year had in store,' while thanking him for changing 'her life'. Elsewhere, Richard is already thinking about his next big collaboration. Jessica Gunning (pictured) took home Best Supporting Actress for her role as Martha in Baby Reindeer at this year's BAFTAs however Richard lost out on Leading Actor to Lennie James The creator and star of the hit series spoke with about a surprise star he's interested in working with. Although he seemingly has a bevy of British and American stars looking to work with him, Gadd sounded excited about the possibility of teaming up with a major wrestler-turned-film star: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. 'I love The Rock. I'm waiting for his call currently,' Gadd joked when asked if he'd consider working with the Jumanji star. 'No, he hasn't been in touch,' Gadd clarified, but he wouldn't mind a call, as he is a 'big wrestling fan.' Even though that fact seems to surprise people, he admitted that one of his dreams would be a 'road trip with me, The Rock, John Cena, and let's just say Bret Hart.' 'I don't know what we'll talk about, but we'll do it,' he continued. 'They'll be talking and I'll just be there... '
Glasgow Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow roads will be closed to allow TV series filming
Half Man, which is an 'original six-episode drama' from the multi-award-winning Richard Gadd, is being shot in and around the city. Due to the filming, Glasgow City Council has revealed multiple roads across the city will be shut. Several roads will also be hit with waiting, loading, and unloading bans. READ MORE: Two Doors Down star 'confirms' shows shock comeback Here are all the roads which will be restricted: Prohibition of waiting, loading, and unloading from 3pm on May 10 until 8pm on May 12: Vinicombe Street, between property number four and Cranworth Street Prohibition of waiting, loading, and unloading from 3pm on May 10 until 8pm on May 12: Cranworth Street between Vinicombe Street and Creswell Street Creswell Street between Burgh Lane and Cranworth Lane (north side of the road only). Prohibition of vehicle movements by stop and go (two mins max wait) from 9am on May 12 until 8pm on May 12: Cranworth Street between Cresswell Street and Vinicombe Street Vinicombe Street between Kersland Street and Byres Road Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading from 3pm on May 26 until 8pm on May 30: Govan Road between Harmony Row and Burleigh Street (south side only) Harmony Row between Govan Road and Burleigh Street (east side only) Burleigh Street for its full length Prohibition of vehicle movements from 8am on May 27 until 8pm on May 30: Burleigh Street for its full length Prohibition of vehicle movements by the traffic management stop-and-go from 8am on May 27 until 8pm on May 30: Govan Road between Harmony Row and Burleigh Street Prohibition of pedestrian movements from 8am on May 27 until 8pm on May 30: Burleigh Street for its full length (north side only) Govan Road between Harmony Row and Burleigh Street (southside only) READ MORE: Huge actor to star in new series being filmed in Glasgow In February, we reported how the BBC and HBO announced further casting for Half Man. The brand-new show is currently being filmed in and around Glasgow. In the programme, Gadd will star alongside BAFTA-award-winning actor Jamie Bell as the pair will play estranged brothers Ruben and Niall respectively. The BBC and HBO have announced further casting for Half Man (Image: PA) Bell, 38, is known for featuring in several films and TV shows, including Billy Elliot, Fantastic Four, Skin, Jumper, and All of Us Strangers. The show will cover the highs and lows of the brothers' relationship, from their meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults, with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way. It will also capture the 'wild energy' of a changing city and a changing world, and try to get to the bottom of the difficult question of: What does it mean to be a man? The cast for the show includes Neve McIntosh, Marianne McIvor, Charlie De Melo, Bilal Hasna, Julie Cullen, Amy Manson, Philippine Velge, Stuart McQuarrie, Piers Ewart, Scot Greenan, Charlotte Blackwood and Callum Manchip. It was also previously confirmed that Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell will play Naill Robertson and Ruben Campbell in their younger years in the show. The exciting new show will air in 2026 on BBC iPlayer, BBC One, and BBC Scotland in the UK, and on HBO in the US.
