“Baby Reindeer” breakout star Jessica Gunning could never have predicted the impact the British drama series would have, but she’s certain it’s making a difference for future stories and those who see themselves in the characters.
“It’s incredible to have such a universal reaction,” she tells Variety. “It shows that audiences are hungry for messy stories that aren’t black and white or neatly tied up with a happy ending. It’s more complicated than that, and people are ready to watch and handle it.”
The Netflix limited series has surged into the spotlight, capturing significant attention and cultural impact. Gunning has emerged as a potential frontrunner in the Emmy race for her stunning portrayal of the enigmatic stalker, Martha Scott.
In recent weeks, a Scottish woman claiming to be the inspiration for Richard Gadd’s hit series has sued the streamer, seeking at least $170 million in damages.
“It’s incredible to have such a universal reaction,” she tells Variety. “It shows that audiences are hungry for messy stories that aren’t black and white or neatly tied up with a happy ending. It’s more complicated than that, and people are ready to watch and handle it.”
The Netflix limited series has surged into the spotlight, capturing significant attention and cultural impact. Gunning has emerged as a potential frontrunner in the Emmy race for her stunning portrayal of the enigmatic stalker, Martha Scott.
In recent weeks, a Scottish woman claiming to be the inspiration for Richard Gadd’s hit series has sued the streamer, seeking at least $170 million in damages.
- 6/11/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Although the official cast list for Dancing With The Stars Season 33 is still unknown, fans are eagerly gossiping about potential cast members. From reality shows to highly-rated dramas, there is no shortage of potential celebrities to step into the ballroom. But will the Baby Reindeer stars make the cut?
At the very least, it’s certainly an interesting idea. Plenty of Netflix subscribers would definitely tune in and see how Baby Reindeer cast members perform.
Read on and learn more about the ongoing conversation.
Could Baby Reindeer & DWTS Make A Good Match?
At first, it seems a little strange to think about Baby Reindeer cast members on the show. However, the DWTS casting department always goes after talent that makes headlines. Tiger King‘s Carole Baskin joined the show back in Season 29. She didn’t perform well, but many tuned in to see the cat enthusiast perform.
Since Baby Reindeer...
At the very least, it’s certainly an interesting idea. Plenty of Netflix subscribers would definitely tune in and see how Baby Reindeer cast members perform.
Read on and learn more about the ongoing conversation.
Could Baby Reindeer & DWTS Make A Good Match?
At first, it seems a little strange to think about Baby Reindeer cast members on the show. However, the DWTS casting department always goes after talent that makes headlines. Tiger King‘s Carole Baskin joined the show back in Season 29. She didn’t perform well, but many tuned in to see the cat enthusiast perform.
Since Baby Reindeer...
- 6/10/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Netflix’s drama series Baby Reindeer hooked viewers from the first episode. Before the series begins, the show informs viewers that the series is based on real events.
Creator Richard Gadd based the series on his 2019 one-man show, Baby Reindeer. Later, Netflix picked it up and adapted it into the drama series fans are familiar with today.
But whatever happened to the real Martha from the show?
Baby Reindeer Creator Acknowledged Martha Was Loosely Based On A Real Woman
Although Baby Reindeer was inspired by true events, creator Richard Gadd always maintained that he took creative elements for the sake of storytelling.
“It’s very emotionally true, obviously: I was severely stalked and severely abused. But we wanted it to exist in the sphere of art, as well as protect the people it’s based on,” Gadd shared with The Guardian.
While the series definitely resonated with viewers, some of those creative liberties enraged others.
Creator Richard Gadd based the series on his 2019 one-man show, Baby Reindeer. Later, Netflix picked it up and adapted it into the drama series fans are familiar with today.
But whatever happened to the real Martha from the show?
Baby Reindeer Creator Acknowledged Martha Was Loosely Based On A Real Woman
Although Baby Reindeer was inspired by true events, creator Richard Gadd always maintained that he took creative elements for the sake of storytelling.
“It’s very emotionally true, obviously: I was severely stalked and severely abused. But we wanted it to exist in the sphere of art, as well as protect the people it’s based on,” Gadd shared with The Guardian.
While the series definitely resonated with viewers, some of those creative liberties enraged others.
- 6/8/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Richard Gadd's smash-hit series "Baby Reindeer" is exactly the kind of story that thrives on Netflix. Based on true events that happened to Gadd, the seven-episode drama has been one of the streamer's most discussed original offerings since its debut in April of 2024. Gadd plays a fictionalized version of himself, an aspiring comedian named Donny Dunn who is already failing to address his previous traumas when he meets a woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning), who proceeds to stalk him and the people close to him. "Baby Reindeer" is an adaptation of Gadd's award-winning one-man play that he performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019, so it's not like this information or the way he, as a survivor, has elected to discuss it is new.
However, bringing the show to Netflix understandably put his story in front of the largest audience possible, and online sleuths who couldn't just respect the...
However, bringing the show to Netflix understandably put his story in front of the largest audience possible, and online sleuths who couldn't just respect the...
- 6/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for House of the Dragon, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Clipped and The Watchers.
The Watchers premiere
Writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan premiered her directorial debut in NYC on Sunday, alongside father M. Night Shyamalan and stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan.
M. Night Shyamalan, Alistair Brammer, Olwen Fouéré, Dakota Fanning, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Georgina Campbell and Oliver Finnegan
House of the Dragon premiere
Showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell debuted season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel in NYC on Monday.
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and showrunner Ryan Condal Fabien Frankel
Clipped premiere
FX celebrated the premiere of Clipped in downtown Los Angeles on Monday,...
The Watchers premiere
Writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan premiered her directorial debut in NYC on Sunday, alongside father M. Night Shyamalan and stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan.
M. Night Shyamalan, Alistair Brammer, Olwen Fouéré, Dakota Fanning, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Georgina Campbell and Oliver Finnegan
House of the Dragon premiere
Showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell debuted season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel in NYC on Monday.
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and showrunner Ryan Condal Fabien Frankel
Clipped premiere
FX celebrated the premiere of Clipped in downtown Los Angeles on Monday,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Is Netflix sending a message about its support for Baby Reindeer?
The streaming giant has posted Jessica Gunning’s audition tape for Martha in Richard Gadd’s gripping “true story” about his experience with an alleged stalker.
The video is likely a sign that Emmy voting is around the corner, but it dropped just hours after Netflix was slapped with a $170M lawsuit by Fiona Harvey, the real-life Martha.
In the 80-second clip, Gunning reads a scene from Baby Reindeer’s first episode, in which Donny (Gadd) and Martha go for coffee and the latter erupts with anger.
See Jessica Gunning's audition tape for her powerful role as Martha in the limited series, Baby Reindeer. From creator and writer Richard Gadd. pic.twitter.com/jzvSPHl78F
— Netflix (@netflix) June 7, 2024
The Clerkenwell Films series is expected to be competitive come awards season and Netflix said it would defend the show “vigorously” against allegations made by Harvey.
The streaming giant has posted Jessica Gunning’s audition tape for Martha in Richard Gadd’s gripping “true story” about his experience with an alleged stalker.
The video is likely a sign that Emmy voting is around the corner, but it dropped just hours after Netflix was slapped with a $170M lawsuit by Fiona Harvey, the real-life Martha.
In the 80-second clip, Gunning reads a scene from Baby Reindeer’s first episode, in which Donny (Gadd) and Martha go for coffee and the latter erupts with anger.
See Jessica Gunning's audition tape for her powerful role as Martha in the limited series, Baby Reindeer. From creator and writer Richard Gadd. pic.twitter.com/jzvSPHl78F
— Netflix (@netflix) June 7, 2024
The Clerkenwell Films series is expected to be competitive come awards season and Netflix said it would defend the show “vigorously” against allegations made by Harvey.
- 6/7/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
With Baby Reindeer holding a spot at the top of Netflix for weeks, and Bridgerton taking over only to continue the same tradition, it's safe to say that these shows are the streamer's biggest originals of 2024 so far.
What's even better is that Bridgerton season 3 is coming back with part 2 in less than a week, and Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning just landed another major role.
How will the two very different universes collide, and what's next for the actress who brought one of the creepiest stalkers to life? Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming adaptation of The Magic Faraway Tree.
The Magic Faraway Tree Cast
Based on the popular children’s series of novels The Faraway Tree, written by Enid Blyton, The Magic Faraway Tree movie is now greenlit for production by Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance. The film is...
What's even better is that Bridgerton season 3 is coming back with part 2 in less than a week, and Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning just landed another major role.
How will the two very different universes collide, and what's next for the actress who brought one of the creepiest stalkers to life? Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming adaptation of The Magic Faraway Tree.
The Magic Faraway Tree Cast
Based on the popular children’s series of novels The Faraway Tree, written by Enid Blyton, The Magic Faraway Tree movie is now greenlit for production by Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance. The film is...
- 6/7/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
The Netflix mini-series Baby Reindeer captivated viewers around the world. Richard Gadd created the drama series based on events of his real life, including encounters with a fictionalized version of his stalker he calls “Martha.”
Fiona Harvey later came forward, confessing to be the inspiration for Martha. She even sat down with Piers Morgan to tell her side of the story. Although she adamantly claimed she never watched Baby Reindeer, she also expressed her dissatisfaction with her onscreen portrayal by actress Jessica Gunning.
Now, Harvey is moving forward with a lawsuit against Netflix. Read on to see what the lawsuit entails.
Fiona Harvey Inspired “Martha” In Baby Reindeer — She Wants Compensation
TMZ obtained court documents pertaining to the lawsuit. In the paperwork, Fiona Harvey asserts that Netflix made it far too easy for viewers to track down her true identity.
After the series debuted on Netflix, Harvey claims that people...
Fiona Harvey later came forward, confessing to be the inspiration for Martha. She even sat down with Piers Morgan to tell her side of the story. Although she adamantly claimed she never watched Baby Reindeer, she also expressed her dissatisfaction with her onscreen portrayal by actress Jessica Gunning.
Now, Harvey is moving forward with a lawsuit against Netflix. Read on to see what the lawsuit entails.
Fiona Harvey Inspired “Martha” In Baby Reindeer — She Wants Compensation
TMZ obtained court documents pertaining to the lawsuit. In the paperwork, Fiona Harvey asserts that Netflix made it far too easy for viewers to track down her true identity.
After the series debuted on Netflix, Harvey claims that people...
- 6/7/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
Picnik Entertainment & The Movie Partnership has announced that ‘Vindication Swim’ will be released on digital platform from the 10th of June.
Breaking the top 20 at the box office earlier in the year for it’s theatrical release, the movie is Based on the inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. Vindication Swim depicts Mercedes’ upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.
Directed by Elliott Hasler, the cast includes Kirsten Callaghan, in the role of Mercedes Gleitze. It also stars John Locke (Poor Things), Victoria Summer (Saving Mr. Banks), James Wilby (Poldark) and Douglas Hodge (Joker).
Also in trailers – Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie...
Breaking the top 20 at the box office earlier in the year for it’s theatrical release, the movie is Based on the inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. Vindication Swim depicts Mercedes’ upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.
Directed by Elliott Hasler, the cast includes Kirsten Callaghan, in the role of Mercedes Gleitze. It also stars John Locke (Poor Things), Victoria Summer (Saving Mr. Banks), James Wilby (Poldark) and Douglas Hodge (Joker).
Also in trailers – Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie...
- 6/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
‘The Boys’ and ‘Supernatural’ star, Jensen Ackles, has been tapped to lead the Amazon thriller series from Derek Haas, ‘Countdown.’
The 13-episode series follows a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions.
Also in news – Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie & Jessica Gunning join ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Haas, who has created the series, will serve as executive producer and showrunner. The series was created as a starring vehicle for Ackles.
“I had an incredible experience working with the Prime Video team on ‘The Boys’ and am delighted to be able to continue that relationship on Countdown,” said Ackles.
The 13-episode series follows a suspicious murder in broad daylight, which leads to LAPD officer Mark Meachum (Ackles) being recruited to join a secret task force of undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement to investigate. But as the truth of a more sinister plot comes into focus, the team must overcome their conflicting personal agendas to unite and save a city of millions.
Also in news – Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie & Jessica Gunning join ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Haas, who has created the series, will serve as executive producer and showrunner. The series was created as a starring vehicle for Ackles.
“I had an incredible experience working with the Prime Video team on ‘The Boys’ and am delighted to be able to continue that relationship on Countdown,” said Ackles.
- 6/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: After Netflix got slapped with a $170M Baby Reindeer lawsuit, Deadline hears that the scandal’s blast radius has been felt on other drama projects inspired by real events.
Sources said the BBC has been fielding a surge in duty of care compliance questions in recent weeks from producers of factual dramas keen to avoid a similar crisis on their shows.
The BBC is currently working on a number of sensitive projects, including a Netflix co-production about the Lockerbie bombing and Kidnapped, a BBC3 series about the abduction of model Chloe Ayling.
Only this week, Deadline revealed that the BBC is working with Dancing Ledge Productions to tell the story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe‘s arbitrary detention in Iran. Production begins this month.
One person said there was “increased awareness” about duty of care issues following the Baby Reindeer scandal and the BBC is helping producers with compliance inquiries. The...
Sources said the BBC has been fielding a surge in duty of care compliance questions in recent weeks from producers of factual dramas keen to avoid a similar crisis on their shows.
The BBC is currently working on a number of sensitive projects, including a Netflix co-production about the Lockerbie bombing and Kidnapped, a BBC3 series about the abduction of model Chloe Ayling.
Only this week, Deadline revealed that the BBC is working with Dancing Ledge Productions to tell the story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe‘s arbitrary detention in Iran. Production begins this month.
One person said there was “increased awareness” about duty of care issues following the Baby Reindeer scandal and the BBC is helping producers with compliance inquiries. The...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Real-Life Martha For Baby Reindeer Sues Netflix For 170 Million Dollars In Defamation Lawsuit ( Photo Credit – Netflix )
Reality is stranger than fiction, especially in the Netflix Hit Series Baby Reindeer case. The viral series made headlines for its heartbreaking and very painfully real storytelling. Baby Reindeer is inspired by the real-life stalking incidents that happened to creator actor Richard Gadd. After rave reviews from fans and critics alike, the series has run into some trouble. A woman named Liona Harvey claims to be the real-life inspiration of Martha, the stalker, who has used Netflix for 170 Million Dollars. Here’s everything we know about the strange lawsuit.
The Scottish woman is suing the streamer, demanding at least $170 million in damages. She claims to be the source of inspiration for Richard Gadd’s popular Netflix series, “Baby Reindeer.”
Fiona Harvey has publicly stated in the public eye that Jessica Gunning’s portrayal of...
Reality is stranger than fiction, especially in the Netflix Hit Series Baby Reindeer case. The viral series made headlines for its heartbreaking and very painfully real storytelling. Baby Reindeer is inspired by the real-life stalking incidents that happened to creator actor Richard Gadd. After rave reviews from fans and critics alike, the series has run into some trouble. A woman named Liona Harvey claims to be the real-life inspiration of Martha, the stalker, who has used Netflix for 170 Million Dollars. Here’s everything we know about the strange lawsuit.
The Scottish woman is suing the streamer, demanding at least $170 million in damages. She claims to be the source of inspiration for Richard Gadd’s popular Netflix series, “Baby Reindeer.”
Fiona Harvey has publicly stated in the public eye that Jessica Gunning’s portrayal of...
- 6/7/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Jessica Gunning and Nicola Coughlan have joined the cast of 'The Magic Faraway Tree'.The stars of 'Baby Reindeer' and 'Bridgerton' respectively are to feature in an all-star ensemble of the new film that is based on the novels by Enid Blyton.'The Magic Faraway Tree' tells the story of how Polly (Claire Foy) and Tim Thompson (Andrew Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran find themselves forced to locate to the English countryside where "they discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants".Coughlan and Gunning will star as Silky and Dame Washalot – two inhabitants of the tree that can transport visitors to fantasy far-off lands.Sir Lenny Henry, Sir Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale have also been cast and are to play "a trio of mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls".The movie is being directed by...
- 6/7/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Fiona Harvey, known colloquially as the real “Martha” from Netflix’s hit limited series “Baby Reindeer,” has made good on a vow to sue Netflix. Harvey and her attorneys believe Netflix did not live up to a standard of care in protecting her identity. Further, Harvey says many plot points in “Baby Reindeer” are defamatory and simply untrue. She is suing for $170 million.
“Baby Reindeer” was created by Richard Gadd, who stars in the series as a version of himself. The Netflix program is an adaptation of Gadd’s one-man stage show of the same name. The title is derived from a nickname Martha (Fiona in real life) is said to have given Gadd, whose on-screen character is named Donny. In the stage show and the series, Martha stalks Donny, sexually and physically assaults him, and physically assaults his girlfriend. Martha also has a criminal record for stalking others.
Harvey,...
“Baby Reindeer” was created by Richard Gadd, who stars in the series as a version of himself. The Netflix program is an adaptation of Gadd’s one-man stage show of the same name. The title is derived from a nickname Martha (Fiona in real life) is said to have given Gadd, whose on-screen character is named Donny. In the stage show and the series, Martha stalks Donny, sexually and physically assaults him, and physically assaults his girlfriend. Martha also has a criminal record for stalking others.
Harvey,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Netflix has been sued over its portrayal of a woman depicted as a stalker in Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer.
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday in California federal court, Fiona Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s Martha, accuses Netflix of defaming her through statements in the show that she’s a twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison for sexual assault. The streamer and showrunners “told these lies, and never stopped, because it was a better story than the truth, and better stories made money,” the complaint states.
The lawsuit, which seeks injunctive relief, seeks at least $120 million, including the streamer’s profits from the series. It brings claims for defamation, negligence and violations of right of publicity law.
Baby Reindeer follows Gadd’s Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters Martha at the bar where he works. Marta is then revealed to be a dangerous,...
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday in California federal court, Fiona Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s Martha, accuses Netflix of defaming her through statements in the show that she’s a twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison for sexual assault. The streamer and showrunners “told these lies, and never stopped, because it was a better story than the truth, and better stories made money,” the complaint states.
The lawsuit, which seeks injunctive relief, seeks at least $120 million, including the streamer’s profits from the series. It brings claims for defamation, negligence and violations of right of publicity law.
Baby Reindeer follows Gadd’s Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters Martha at the bar where he works. Marta is then revealed to be a dangerous,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(Updated with Netflix statement) “Sometimes you create such a web of lies that you almost forget what you started running from in the first place.”
That quote from Donny (Richard Gadd) in the second episode of Baby Reindeer just might be on the mind of Netflix on Thursday after the streamer was hit with a $170 million defamation and negligence lawsuit over the widely watched black comedy.
“This is an action by Plaintiff Fiona Harvey (“Harvey”) against Defendants Netflix, Inc. and Netflix Worldwide Entertainment (collectively “Netflix”), for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violations of Harvey’s right of publicity, arising out of the brutal lies Defendants told about her in the television series, Baby Reindeer,” reads the long-promised suit filed today in federal court in Los Angeles.
Sold as a “true story,” Baby Reindeer, which launched on the streamer April 11, is the raw account of Gadd...
That quote from Donny (Richard Gadd) in the second episode of Baby Reindeer just might be on the mind of Netflix on Thursday after the streamer was hit with a $170 million defamation and negligence lawsuit over the widely watched black comedy.
“This is an action by Plaintiff Fiona Harvey (“Harvey”) against Defendants Netflix, Inc. and Netflix Worldwide Entertainment (collectively “Netflix”), for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violations of Harvey’s right of publicity, arising out of the brutal lies Defendants told about her in the television series, Baby Reindeer,” reads the long-promised suit filed today in federal court in Los Angeles.
Sold as a “true story,” Baby Reindeer, which launched on the streamer April 11, is the raw account of Gadd...
- 6/6/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The Scottish woman who claims to be the inspiration for Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix “Baby Reindeer” has sued the streamer, seeking monetary damages of at least $170 million.
Fiona Harvey has publicly said the character of Martha in “Baby Reindeer,” played by Jessica Gunning (pictured above), is based on her. She is suing Netflix, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right of publicity.
The suit was filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Copy of Harvey’s complaint is at this link.
Harvey’s lawsuit alleges Netflix told “brutal lies” about her in the “Baby Reindeer” series.
“The lies that Defendants told about Harvey to over 50 million people worldwide include that Harvey is a twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison, and that Harvey sexually assaulted Gadd,” her complaint says. “Defendants told these lies,...
Fiona Harvey has publicly said the character of Martha in “Baby Reindeer,” played by Jessica Gunning (pictured above), is based on her. She is suing Netflix, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right of publicity.
The suit was filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Copy of Harvey’s complaint is at this link.
Harvey’s lawsuit alleges Netflix told “brutal lies” about her in the “Baby Reindeer” series.
“The lies that Defendants told about Harvey to over 50 million people worldwide include that Harvey is a twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison, and that Harvey sexually assaulted Gadd,” her complaint says. “Defendants told these lies,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Todd Spangler and K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie and Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s classic, ‘The Magic Faraway Tree.’
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, the story follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.
The inhabitants of the tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical far-off lands, will be played by Coughlan who is cast as beloved woodland fairy Silky, Nonso Anozie as self-appointed group leader Moonface, Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot and Dustin Demri-Burns as Saucepan Man. Rounding out the cast of the magical denizens of the woodlands will be Mark Heap as Mr. Oom Boom Boom and Oliver Chris as Mr. Watzisname.
Also in news – Cillian Murphy...
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, the story follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.
The inhabitants of the tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical far-off lands, will be played by Coughlan who is cast as beloved woodland fairy Silky, Nonso Anozie as self-appointed group leader Moonface, Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot and Dustin Demri-Burns as Saucepan Man. Rounding out the cast of the magical denizens of the woodlands will be Mark Heap as Mr. Oom Boom Boom and Oliver Chris as Mr. Watzisname.
Also in news – Cillian Murphy...
- 6/6/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Simon Farnaby’s upcoming Magic Faraway Tree cast continues to grow – and it sounds like there’s a sale on at the national treasure store…
The Magic Faraway Tree adaptation is gearing up to production with a whole bunch of cast announcements for the story’s more magical inhabitants.
Simon Farnaby (him what co-wrote Paddington 2 and Wonka) has written the script for the film, which follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.
But who are these extraordinary and eccentric occupants, you may ask? There’re a lot of them, take a deep breath…
Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls) is playing woodland fairy Silky; Nonso Anozie (Ted Lasso) is the group’s self-appointed leader, Moonface; Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) is Dame Washalot...
The Magic Faraway Tree adaptation is gearing up to production with a whole bunch of cast announcements for the story’s more magical inhabitants.
Simon Farnaby (him what co-wrote Paddington 2 and Wonka) has written the script for the film, which follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.
But who are these extraordinary and eccentric occupants, you may ask? There’re a lot of them, take a deep breath…
Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls) is playing woodland fairy Silky; Nonso Anozie (Ted Lasso) is the group’s self-appointed leader, Moonface; Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) is Dame Washalot...
- 6/6/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie and Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of the upcoming adaptation of Enid Blyton’s “The Magic Faraway Tree.”
Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) will portray the woodland fairy Silky, joined by Anozie (“Ted Lasso”) as Moonface. Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) takes on the role of Dame Washalot, with Dustin Demri-Burns (“Slow Horses”) as Saucepan Man. Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”) will play Mr. Oom Boom Boom, and Oliver Chris (“Trying”) Mr. Watzisname.
The film, based on Blyton’s beloved “The Faraway Tree” series, follows the Thompson family as they move to the English countryside and discover a magical tree. The fantastical tree’s residents transport visitors to distant lands, setting the stage for a series of whimsical adventures.
Adding to the star-studded cast, British icons Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale will portray mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls. Previously announced cast members include Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield.
Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) will portray the woodland fairy Silky, joined by Anozie (“Ted Lasso”) as Moonface. Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”) takes on the role of Dame Washalot, with Dustin Demri-Burns (“Slow Horses”) as Saucepan Man. Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”) will play Mr. Oom Boom Boom, and Oliver Chris (“Trying”) Mr. Watzisname.
The film, based on Blyton’s beloved “The Faraway Tree” series, follows the Thompson family as they move to the English countryside and discover a magical tree. The fantastical tree’s residents transport visitors to distant lands, setting the stage for a series of whimsical adventures.
Adding to the star-studded cast, British icons Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale will portray mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls. Previously announced cast members include Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield.
- 6/6/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, Sweet Tooth’s Nonso Anozie and Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of the film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s children’s classic book, The Magic Faraway Tree.
Coughlan, Anozie and Gunning will play the inhabitants of a magical tree that can transport visitors to far-off lands, with Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale starring as a trio of wise men. Dustin Demri-Burns, Mark Heap and Oliver Chris round out the cast.
As previously announced, Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield will play the parents of a family who relocate to the...
Coughlan, Anozie and Gunning will play the inhabitants of a magical tree that can transport visitors to far-off lands, with Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale starring as a trio of wise men. Dustin Demri-Burns, Mark Heap and Oliver Chris round out the cast.
As previously announced, Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield will play the parents of a family who relocate to the...
- 6/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning Join Star-Studded Cast for ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Film Adaptation
Baby Reindeer breakout star Jessica Gunning and Bridgerton frontwoman Nicola Coughlan are the latest additions to the upcoming film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree.
Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance announced the news on Thursday following the casting of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly (Foy) and Tim Thompson (Garfield) and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. “There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants,” a plot synopsis reads.
The inhabitants of the tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical far-off lands, will be played by Coughlan, who has been cast as woodland fairy Silky, and Nonso Anozie (Sweet Tooth, Ted Lasso) as group leader Moonface. Gunning will star as...
Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance announced the news on Thursday following the casting of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly (Foy) and Tim Thompson (Garfield) and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. “There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants,” a plot synopsis reads.
The inhabitants of the tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical far-off lands, will be played by Coughlan, who has been cast as woodland fairy Silky, and Nonso Anozie (Sweet Tooth, Ted Lasso) as group leader Moonface. Gunning will star as...
- 6/6/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie, and Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer) have signed on to star in The Magic Faraway Tree, the upcoming Enid Blyton adaptation from Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe, and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants. Ben Gregor (Britannia) is directing the feature.
Coughlan has been cast as the woodland fairy Silky, Anozie is the self-appointed group leader Moonface, and Gunning is Dame Washalot. The cast is rounded out by Dustin Demri-Burns as the Saucepan Man, Mark Heap as Mr.
Based on The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly and Tim Thompson and their children, Beth, Joe, and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants. Ben Gregor (Britannia) is directing the feature.
Coughlan has been cast as the woodland fairy Silky, Anozie is the self-appointed group leader Moonface, and Gunning is Dame Washalot. The cast is rounded out by Dustin Demri-Burns as the Saucepan Man, Mark Heap as Mr.
- 6/6/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
On Thursday June 6 2024, NBC broadcasts an episode of the series Today With Hoda & Jenna!
Season 6 Episode 188 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Today With Hoda & Jenna,” viewers are in for a treat as Heather McMahan steps in as a guest co-host, bringing her unique charm and humor to the show. Alongside her, actor Richard Gadd and actress Jessica Gunning join the conversation, sharing insights into their latest projects and giving a glimpse into their lives on and off the screen.
Adding to the excitement, Sabrina Elba shares her expertise on skincare, offering tips and tricks for achieving healthy and glowing skin. Viewers can look forward to learning about the latest trends in skincare and how to take care of their skin effectively. Additionally, Dan Churchill brings his culinary expertise to the show with Today Food, tantalizing taste buds and inspiring viewers to try new recipes in their own kitchens.
Season 6 Episode 188 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Today With Hoda & Jenna,” viewers are in for a treat as Heather McMahan steps in as a guest co-host, bringing her unique charm and humor to the show. Alongside her, actor Richard Gadd and actress Jessica Gunning join the conversation, sharing insights into their latest projects and giving a glimpse into their lives on and off the screen.
Adding to the excitement, Sabrina Elba shares her expertise on skincare, offering tips and tricks for achieving healthy and glowing skin. Viewers can look forward to learning about the latest trends in skincare and how to take care of their skin effectively. Additionally, Dan Churchill brings his culinary expertise to the show with Today Food, tantalizing taste buds and inspiring viewers to try new recipes in their own kitchens.
- 6/6/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon welcomes singer and actress Ariana Grande, filmmaker Ron Howard, and “Baby Reindeer” stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning to the show. Ariana Grande is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning singer and actress known for her powerful vocals and performances. She has released six studio albums, […]
The Tonight Show: Ariana Grande, Ron Howard, Richard Gadd...
The Tonight Show: Ariana Grande, Ron Howard, Richard Gadd...
- 6/5/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Today with Hoda & Jenna welcomes comedian Heather McMahan, Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning, and model and media personality Sabrina Elba to the show. Heather McMahan is a comedian and podcast host known for her show “Absolutely Not.” She has also written a book titled “The Giggly […]
Today with Hoda & Jenna: Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Sabrina Elba...
Today with Hoda & Jenna: Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Sabrina Elba...
- 6/5/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
“Colin from Accounts” was the biggest winner at the 2024 Gotham TV Awards, the first ever television-only kudos from The Gotham Film and Media Institute. Across seven categories it was the only program to win multiple trophies: Breakthrough Comedy Series and Best Performance in a Comedy Series for co-creator and star Harriet Dyer. The Paramount+ series is an Australian import about a pair of singles brought together by a car accident. Check out the complete list of Gotham champs here.
The drama categories were split. Amazon Prime Video’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” starring co-creator Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as strangers who become spies masquerading as a married couple, was the Breakthrough Drama Series recipient. But it didn’t have any acting noms. Instead, Best Performance in a Drama Series went to Zine Tseng for her performance as young Ye Wenjie in the Netflix sci-fi series “3 Body Problem.”
Sign...
The drama categories were split. Amazon Prime Video’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” starring co-creator Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as strangers who become spies masquerading as a married couple, was the Breakthrough Drama Series recipient. But it didn’t have any acting noms. Instead, Best Performance in a Drama Series went to Zine Tseng for her performance as young Ye Wenjie in the Netflix sci-fi series “3 Body Problem.”
Sign...
- 6/5/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Months before the highly anticipated third season of “Hacks” premiered, Gold Derby’s thousands of 2024 Emmy predictors collectively agreed that it poses the biggest threat to defending Best Comedy Series champion “The Bear.” As the Max series’ latest batch of episodes dropped throughout May, its standing in the main race steadily improved, with its well-received finale triggering noticeable boosts in multiple categories.
Over the past week, the share of top Best Comedy Series votes held by “The Bear” decreased by 1.2%, while that of “Hacks” grew by the same amount. Although the two programs remain separated by nearly 80 percentage points, it speaks volumes that “Hacks” is at least 1.5 points ahead of every other contender.
After simultaneously running second in their respective races for several weeks, lead and supporting “Hacks” actresses Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are now closer than ever to toppling frontrunners Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”) and Meryl Streep...
Over the past week, the share of top Best Comedy Series votes held by “The Bear” decreased by 1.2%, while that of “Hacks” grew by the same amount. Although the two programs remain separated by nearly 80 percentage points, it speaks volumes that “Hacks” is at least 1.5 points ahead of every other contender.
After simultaneously running second in their respective races for several weeks, lead and supporting “Hacks” actresses Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are now closer than ever to toppling frontrunners Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”) and Meryl Streep...
- 6/4/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
It all started with a cup of tea on the house.
That innocuous gesture between a failed comedian turned barhand named Donny (Richard Gadd) and his soon-to-be stalker, Martha (Jessica Gunning) would spark a chain of events eventually culminating in the streaming success of “Baby Reindeer” on Netflix. The small, U.K. production based on Gadd’s real-life experience all centered around the complicated chemistry between the two characters — so naturally, the stakes were high filming their first encounter.
In Variety’s “Making a Scene,” we sat down with Gadd, co-star Gunning and Tofilska to break down recreating that cup of tea that changed everything.
“It’s one of the most important parts of the show,” says series creator and co-star Gadd. “I always wanted the show to open straight away, throw you right into the deep end.”
Agrees director Weronika Tofilska, “It was really important for us that this...
That innocuous gesture between a failed comedian turned barhand named Donny (Richard Gadd) and his soon-to-be stalker, Martha (Jessica Gunning) would spark a chain of events eventually culminating in the streaming success of “Baby Reindeer” on Netflix. The small, U.K. production based on Gadd’s real-life experience all centered around the complicated chemistry between the two characters — so naturally, the stakes were high filming their first encounter.
In Variety’s “Making a Scene,” we sat down with Gadd, co-star Gunning and Tofilska to break down recreating that cup of tea that changed everything.
“It’s one of the most important parts of the show,” says series creator and co-star Gadd. “I always wanted the show to open straight away, throw you right into the deep end.”
Agrees director Weronika Tofilska, “It was really important for us that this...
- 6/4/2024
- by Meredith Woerner
- Variety Film + TV
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Outlaws Season 3.] The Outlaws third season raised the stakes on Prime Video as the titular group of minor criminals found themselves at the center of drug kingpin The Dean’s (Claes Bang) crosshairs. As the episodes unfolded though, the collection of community payback friends and their officer Diane (Jessica Gunning) managed to outsmart the big bad criminal as they obtained the proper evidence to help keep The Dean in prison despite his season-long attempt to free himself. But will there be more to this story? “Well, I’d never say never, but certainly I feel like this does conclude very pleasingly,” series creator, star, director, and writer Stephen Merchant tells TV Insider. “Whenever I finish a project, I’m so burnt out that the idea of returning to that seems impossible to me. But I do like the characters enormously and the world.” Alistair Heap Still, Merchant makes a...
- 6/3/2024
- TV Insider
Will The Outlaws Return With Season 4? Everything We Know So Far ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The Outlaws has built a dedicated fan base over the years with its perfect blend of comedy and crime. The BBC and Prime Video series, which premiered in 2021, recently returned with its third season, once again winning over the audience.
Now that all five episodes of the new instalment are out, fans can’t help but wonder if there will be another season of the show. If you are also thinking about the same, here is all you need to know about the renewal status of The Outlaws Season 4.
Series Creator Stephen Merchant Revealed The Outlaws Season 4 Might Be Put on Hold
As of now, Prime Video has not renewed The Outlaws for season 4. At the same time, series creator Stephen Merchant has shared a rather disappointing update, stating that the third season could be the show’s last.
The Outlaws has built a dedicated fan base over the years with its perfect blend of comedy and crime. The BBC and Prime Video series, which premiered in 2021, recently returned with its third season, once again winning over the audience.
Now that all five episodes of the new instalment are out, fans can’t help but wonder if there will be another season of the show. If you are also thinking about the same, here is all you need to know about the renewal status of The Outlaws Season 4.
Series Creator Stephen Merchant Revealed The Outlaws Season 4 Might Be Put on Hold
As of now, Prime Video has not renewed The Outlaws for season 4. At the same time, series creator Stephen Merchant has shared a rather disappointing update, stating that the third season could be the show’s last.
- 6/3/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
The Outlaws returned for its third season on Prime Video in the United States on Friday, and that season could be the end of crime thriller comedy. That news comes from co-creator Stephan Merchant. The streaming service and BBC renewed the series for a third season before season two aired.
Starring Merchant, Rhianne Barreto, Gamba Cole, Darren Boyd, Clare Perkins, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Gunning, Charles Babalola, Tom Hanson, Claes Bang, and Christopher Walken, The Outlaws series follows a group of people thrown together when they are all assigned to do community service. Their luck seems to change when they find a bag of money, unaware that its actual owners are dangerous.
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Starring Merchant, Rhianne Barreto, Gamba Cole, Darren Boyd, Clare Perkins, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Gunning, Charles Babalola, Tom Hanson, Claes Bang, and Christopher Walken, The Outlaws series follows a group of people thrown together when they are all assigned to do community service. Their luck seems to change when they find a bag of money, unaware that its actual owners are dangerous.
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- 6/2/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
2024 is nearly half over and while it’s a wasteland at the box office this year for television fans it is one of the better years as we have gotten many brilliant shows both at the big and small scale. With incredible series like Masters of the Air starting the year, there was no way that the rest of the year could go bad and that’s what happened because we got powerful and thrilling shows like Shōgun, Fallout, and 3 Body Problem. So, if you want to know the best new shows that came out this year here are the top picks for you. We have only added the shows that came out with their first season this year and excluded the shows that returning with a new season.
Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
Baby Reindeer is a psychological thriller and dark comedy series created by Richard Gadd. Based on Gadd...
Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
Baby Reindeer is a psychological thriller and dark comedy series created by Richard Gadd. Based on Gadd...
- 6/1/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Netflix approached Richard Gadd about adapting his hit one-man stage show “Baby Reindeer” into a series, but the comedian had screen aspirations for his Olivier Award winner way before that. “I always thought that it had televisual potential,” Gadd tells Gold Derby (watch the exclusive video interview above). “Even when I was writing the play, I kept thinking it has quite a lot of interesting things that would work in the television realm. I think the characters are quite interesting and it’s a thriller. It hard a sort of fast-paced breathlessness to it that I think works in the thriller genre. Firstly, I wanted it to succeed as a theater show, but in the back of my mind, I thought I hope it does go on to have a life beyond the stage for sure.”
“Baby Reindeer’s” screen life has taken everyone, including Gadd, by surprise. Based on...
“Baby Reindeer’s” screen life has taken everyone, including Gadd, by surprise. Based on...
- 5/31/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
One of the greatest fears of many actors is being typecast after a successful role. It just so happens that after seeing an actor do a great job as a certain character once, casting directors all over Hollywood want them to do the same thing again and bring the same level of success to their project.
Sometimes, however, the similarities between two characters an actor plays are nothing more than coincidence. Such is the case with Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning and the obsessive personalities of her characters in other series.
Is Jessica Gunning in The Outlaws Season 3?
Of course, after Jessica Gunning's brilliant performance in the black comedy-thriller Baby Reindeer, which blew up the top of Netflix and stayed there for weeks, audiences were looking for more TV shows and movies starring the actress. And to the viewers’ surprise, there weren't too many options.
Although Gunning's acting career began more than a decade ago,...
Sometimes, however, the similarities between two characters an actor plays are nothing more than coincidence. Such is the case with Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning and the obsessive personalities of her characters in other series.
Is Jessica Gunning in The Outlaws Season 3?
Of course, after Jessica Gunning's brilliant performance in the black comedy-thriller Baby Reindeer, which blew up the top of Netflix and stayed there for weeks, audiences were looking for more TV shows and movies starring the actress. And to the viewers’ surprise, there weren't too many options.
Although Gunning's acting career began more than a decade ago,...
- 5/31/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Despite a cast that includes “The Office” co-creator Stephan Merchant, potential new Bond Claes Bang, and national treasure Christopher Walken, crime comedy “The Outlaws” has largely flown under the radar since debuting on Amazon in 2022. But now “Baby Reindeer” has alerted the rest of the world to the talents of Jessica Gunning, its third season, premiering May 31, should both attract a deservedly bigger audience and continue its regular scene-stealer’s meteoric rise.
The continuation of the saga involving seven petty criminals who become embroiled in a dangerous drug money-laundering scheme while undergoing community service was filmed prior to Martha Scott, and the memeable real-life Scotswoman she was apparently based upon, dominating the cultural discourse. Yet in a timely development, Gunning’s supervisor Diane Pemberley is given much more prominence, and indeed more layers, this time around.
She’s still as ridiculously bureaucratic as ever, with the addition of Stan (Harry Trevaldwyn...
The continuation of the saga involving seven petty criminals who become embroiled in a dangerous drug money-laundering scheme while undergoing community service was filmed prior to Martha Scott, and the memeable real-life Scotswoman she was apparently based upon, dominating the cultural discourse. Yet in a timely development, Gunning’s supervisor Diane Pemberley is given much more prominence, and indeed more layers, this time around.
She’s still as ridiculously bureaucratic as ever, with the addition of Stan (Harry Trevaldwyn...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jon O'Brien
- Indiewire
Created by Stephen Merchant and Elgin James, the first two seasons of The Outlaws delivered a perfect balance of humor and drama, and the performances were top-notch. And while season 3 is not the strongest of the lot, the characters are entertaining enough to spend a few hours with. A group of misfits from different walks of life were brought together by community service. The characters had engaged in minor offenses, and as a form of compensation, they were assigned community service. But instead of their lives getting any easier, they found themselves drawn into bigger trouble. Sooner than expected, these small-time offenders were dealing with notorious drug lords and the threat to their lives escalated. While the characters were starkly different from each other, they were united by one common factor—they were all in one way or another at the lowest points of their lives. They could relate to each other’s struggles,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Srijoni Rudra
- DMT
Weronika Tolfiska, who directed the first four episodes of “Baby Reindeer,” knew exactly who she wanted to shoot the Netflix series, her friend and frequent collaborator Krzysztof Trojnar. At the time, the cinematographer was doing second unit photography for “1899” and Tolfiska, who was in the midst of interviewing herself for the show, wasn’t sure if she could interview Trojnar. “Somehow seeing the other DPs and credits that some people that were suggested for it, she said she would love to interview me and that’s how it all started,” Trojnar tells Gold Derby (watch the exclusive video interview above). “They gave me a script and once I read it, I think it was one of the best scripts I’ve read so far in my life. You couldn’t really get out of that story. It was so interesting.”
Trojnar, who was only given the script for the first episode,...
Trojnar, who was only given the script for the first episode,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
The Outlaws is almost back for Season 3 and a lot has changed for one of the show’s key players as star Jessica Gunning receives ongoing acclaim for her role in Baby Reindeer. Gunning is still great in her role as Diane, a Community Payback Officer who keeps the titular low-brow criminals in line, or so she thinks. As the group, including Greg (Stephen Merchant), Rani (Rhianne Barreto), Ben (Gamba Cole), John (Darren Boyd), Myrna (Clare Perkins), and Lady Gabby (Eleanor Tomlinson), gets into more trouble with drug kingpin The Dean (Claes Bang), Diane may or may not find herself swept up in crime chaos. While fans await Season 3’s arrival, Gunning teases what’s to come for Diane and more about her breakout role as Martha in Baby Reindeer. Alistair Heap What is new for Diane in The Outlaws Season 3? Jessica Gunning: Well, it’s six months on from...
- 5/29/2024
- TV Insider
(Photo Credit – IMDb)
The Outlaws are back! The third season of the hit comedy crime thriller show is soon going to be dropped on Prime Video. The series follows a group of strangers from different backgrounds who complete a Community Payback sentence in Bristol, and unintentionally get into trouble.
The group has a new challenge at hand in the upcoming season as they discover the dead body of a man and get blamed for his murder. So when will The Outlaws Season 3 premiere on Prime Video? Read on to find out.
The Outlaws Season 3: Release Date and Number of Episodes
The Outlaws Season 3 is going to premiere on Prime Video on Friday, May 31st, 2024. The new season is going to be a little shorter than the previous installments, featuring only five episodes, instead of the traditional six. However, on the plus side, all the episodes will be released together on the same day,...
The Outlaws are back! The third season of the hit comedy crime thriller show is soon going to be dropped on Prime Video. The series follows a group of strangers from different backgrounds who complete a Community Payback sentence in Bristol, and unintentionally get into trouble.
The group has a new challenge at hand in the upcoming season as they discover the dead body of a man and get blamed for his murder. So when will The Outlaws Season 3 premiere on Prime Video? Read on to find out.
The Outlaws Season 3: Release Date and Number of Episodes
The Outlaws Season 3 is going to premiere on Prime Video on Friday, May 31st, 2024. The new season is going to be a little shorter than the previous installments, featuring only five episodes, instead of the traditional six. However, on the plus side, all the episodes will be released together on the same day,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
A year after the Hollywood strikes turned Emmy campaigning into a bit of a muted endeavor, For Your Consideration events are back in a big way for 2024. The networks, studios and streamers have already launched a bevy of activations to celebrate their awards contenders, on top of the usual round of panels, with their stars back on stage front and center.
What a difference a year makes. In 2023, FYC events were forced to pivot when the Writers Guild strike got underway on May 2 — right as campaigning was kicking into high gear. In most cases, series stars didn’t feel comfortable continuing with events. Then talent hit the picket lines for their own strike in mid-July, right after Emmy nominations were announced.
At that point, it was up to directors and artisans to promote their shows. “We definitely did a lot of jazz hands last year to kind of make people feel good,...
What a difference a year makes. In 2023, FYC events were forced to pivot when the Writers Guild strike got underway on May 2 — right as campaigning was kicking into high gear. In most cases, series stars didn’t feel comfortable continuing with events. Then talent hit the picket lines for their own strike in mid-July, right after Emmy nominations were announced.
At that point, it was up to directors and artisans to promote their shows. “We definitely did a lot of jazz hands last year to kind of make people feel good,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Last Thursday, FX confirmed that its adaptation of James Clavell’s “Shōgun” will continue past its first season and thus compete as a drama series rather than a limited one at the upcoming Emmys. Since it had spent the preceding three weeks as Gold Derby’s predicted Best Limited Series winner and was expected to reap several acting nominations, every drama and limited race was shaken up by its reclassification – and the dust still has not settled.
Within 48 hours of the “Shōgun” shift, our 2,500+ Emmy predictors came to the consensus that it will be nominated for Best Drama Series and all of the corresponding main acting awards. Even lead actor Cosmo Jarvis and supporting actress Moeka Hoshi, who never quite managed to reach predicted nominee status before, quickly broke into our forecasted drama lineups. Jarvis and his seemingly more secure lead male costar, Hiroyuki Sanada, displaced both Tom Hiddleston (“Loki...
Within 48 hours of the “Shōgun” shift, our 2,500+ Emmy predictors came to the consensus that it will be nominated for Best Drama Series and all of the corresponding main acting awards. Even lead actor Cosmo Jarvis and supporting actress Moeka Hoshi, who never quite managed to reach predicted nominee status before, quickly broke into our forecasted drama lineups. Jarvis and his seemingly more secure lead male costar, Hiroyuki Sanada, displaced both Tom Hiddleston (“Loki...
- 5/21/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Every time a TV show comes to an end, it's a good time to look back at the story and see what could have been done better. In many cases, the finale comes a few seasons too late, as the writers try to salvage the story and keep viewers interested, but fall flat at every other attempt.
There aren't many shows that have the guts to make a decision and leave in their prime, but every time it happens, viewers should make sure to watch it as a reminder of how real talent cares about not having their work messed with. From what it looks like, The Outlaws is now going to join this list.
Is The Outlaws Renewed for Another Season?
Starring Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning, as well as Christopher Walken, Stephen Merchant and Eleanor Tomlinson, among many others, The Outlaws is the show that puts a bunch...
There aren't many shows that have the guts to make a decision and leave in their prime, but every time it happens, viewers should make sure to watch it as a reminder of how real talent cares about not having their work messed with. From what it looks like, The Outlaws is now going to join this list.
Is The Outlaws Renewed for Another Season?
Starring Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning, as well as Christopher Walken, Stephen Merchant and Eleanor Tomlinson, among many others, The Outlaws is the show that puts a bunch...
- 5/21/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Stephen Merchant has revealed he has no plans for further episodes of The Outlaws after the incoming series three: more details here.
Stephen Merchant took the British comedy scene by storm in 2001 when he wrote and directed The Office with Ricky Gervais. Since then, they have collaborated on Extras, Life’s Too Short, An Idiot Abroad and feature film Cemetery Junction. He went on to forge a successful solo career, from stand up tour Hello Ladies and the American sitcom of the same name to his successful pivot into hour long crime comedy with The Outlaws, which returns for its third series next week.
Created by Merchant and Elgin James, the show follows a disparate group of people assigned to community service for various reasons which gradually reveal themselves.
Merchant himself plays the socially awkward lawyer Greg, Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning plays hardnosed supervisor Diane, Rhianne Barreto plays Oxford hopeful Rani,...
Stephen Merchant took the British comedy scene by storm in 2001 when he wrote and directed The Office with Ricky Gervais. Since then, they have collaborated on Extras, Life’s Too Short, An Idiot Abroad and feature film Cemetery Junction. He went on to forge a successful solo career, from stand up tour Hello Ladies and the American sitcom of the same name to his successful pivot into hour long crime comedy with The Outlaws, which returns for its third series next week.
Created by Merchant and Elgin James, the show follows a disparate group of people assigned to community service for various reasons which gradually reveal themselves.
Merchant himself plays the socially awkward lawyer Greg, Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning plays hardnosed supervisor Diane, Rhianne Barreto plays Oxford hopeful Rani,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning says she has got Richard Gadd’s back amid a backlash against his megahit Netflix series.
Gunning told The Radio Times that she is not engaging with comments made by Fiona Harvey, the woman she played in Baby Reindeer under the name Martha.
Baby Reindeer tells the “true story” of Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker, but Harvey denies claims made by the series and said she had not been convicted of stalking.
Harvey has told her story to Piers Morgan, The Daily Record, and others. She is now considering legal action against Netflix, Gadd, and producer Clerkenwell Films.
Gunning said she was concerned about the impact Harvey’s interviews might be having on Gadd, whom she described as a “survivor” of sexual assault and stalking.
“I think he was incredibly brave to bare all. He really did put everything in that show, warts and all,...
Gunning told The Radio Times that she is not engaging with comments made by Fiona Harvey, the woman she played in Baby Reindeer under the name Martha.
Baby Reindeer tells the “true story” of Gadd’s experience with an alleged stalker, but Harvey denies claims made by the series and said she had not been convicted of stalking.
Harvey has told her story to Piers Morgan, The Daily Record, and others. She is now considering legal action against Netflix, Gadd, and producer Clerkenwell Films.
Gunning said she was concerned about the impact Harvey’s interviews might be having on Gadd, whom she described as a “survivor” of sexual assault and stalking.
“I think he was incredibly brave to bare all. He really did put everything in that show, warts and all,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Stephen Merchant has revealed that The Outlaws Season 3 could be the comedy crime thriller’s swansong.
The creator of the BBC/Amazon hit said “never say never” on making more but “the problem at the moment is whenever I finish a project I feel a bit burned out and need to take some time away to regroup.”
He said there are no plans to make more Outlaws as it currently stands and he is instead preparing for a stand-up comedy tour and working on developing film scripts, along with exec producing Greg Daniels’ upcoming The Office spin-off.
“I think this series concludes in a very nice way and hopefully might bring a tear to the eye, so if it does then that would be great,” Merchant told Deadline in the days leading up to Season 3 premiere. “I am so pleased it’s run this long. I’ve enjoyed the cast,...
The creator of the BBC/Amazon hit said “never say never” on making more but “the problem at the moment is whenever I finish a project I feel a bit burned out and need to take some time away to regroup.”
He said there are no plans to make more Outlaws as it currently stands and he is instead preparing for a stand-up comedy tour and working on developing film scripts, along with exec producing Greg Daniels’ upcoming The Office spin-off.
“I think this series concludes in a very nice way and hopefully might bring a tear to the eye, so if it does then that would be great,” Merchant told Deadline in the days leading up to Season 3 premiere. “I am so pleased it’s run this long. I’ve enjoyed the cast,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
“Baby Reindeer,” the Netflix series that has taken the world by storm since dropping last month, boldly opens with the claim that “This is a true story.”
“Baby Reindeer” is a brutal account of former comedian Richard Gadd’s life in his twenties as he attempted to conquer the world of entertainment. In the process, he is sexually assaulted by a senior figure in the comedy world and harassed by a stalker he met while working in a pub. The woman who claims to be the real stalker, Fiona Harvey, has now said she intends to take legal action against Gadd and possibly Netflix, though no claims have yet been filed.
Gadd wrote and starred in the series, which is produced by Clerkenwell Films, playing a fictionalized version of himself called Donny Dunn.
Gadd has also said he fictionalized his stalker, named Martha in the series, telling Variety last month:...
“Baby Reindeer” is a brutal account of former comedian Richard Gadd’s life in his twenties as he attempted to conquer the world of entertainment. In the process, he is sexually assaulted by a senior figure in the comedy world and harassed by a stalker he met while working in a pub. The woman who claims to be the real stalker, Fiona Harvey, has now said she intends to take legal action against Gadd and possibly Netflix, though no claims have yet been filed.
Gadd wrote and starred in the series, which is produced by Clerkenwell Films, playing a fictionalized version of himself called Donny Dunn.
Gadd has also said he fictionalized his stalker, named Martha in the series, telling Variety last month:...
- 5/18/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer quickly captivated audiences around the globe upon its debut on Netflix. However, what intrigued viewers most was the real-life events that served as the show’s inspiration. As fans attempt to uncover the identity of the sexual abuser who inspired a character, the situation has escalated to the point where legal action is being considered, creating a whirlwind of controversy that shows no signs of calming down.
Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
This situation arose when some people claimed that the television industry knew the identity of Gadd’s sexual abuser, who is portrayed by actor Tom Goodman-Hill in the comedian’s popular miniseries. However, seeing how people have kept their quiet despite knowing the identity of the alleged abuser English broadcaster Piers Morgan criticized industry insiders for not disclosing the name. Piers Morgan calls out industry insiders who know the real abuser of Richard...
Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer
This situation arose when some people claimed that the television industry knew the identity of Gadd’s sexual abuser, who is portrayed by actor Tom Goodman-Hill in the comedian’s popular miniseries. However, seeing how people have kept their quiet despite knowing the identity of the alleged abuser English broadcaster Piers Morgan criticized industry insiders for not disclosing the name. Piers Morgan calls out industry insiders who know the real abuser of Richard...
- 5/17/2024
- by Shikha Arya
- FandomWire
Exclusive: A British lawmaker has challenged Netflix to provide evidence for the claim that Baby Reindeer’s real-life Martha has a stalking conviction.
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP who sits on UK Parliament’s influential Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said Netflix had a duty to back up claims made in Richard Gadd’s “true story” hit series after Martha was identified as Fiona Harvey.
In a letter seen by Deadline, Nicolson asked Benjamin King, Netflix’s senior UK director of public policy, to provide evidence of Harvey’s criminal record after he told the committee that Baby Reindeer was a “true story of the horrific abuse” suffered by Gadd “at the hands of a convicted stalker.”
Nicolson wrote: “Journalists have thus far been unable to find a record of the conviction to which you referred. Can you provide me with the evidence for this serious claim which...
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP who sits on UK Parliament’s influential Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said Netflix had a duty to back up claims made in Richard Gadd’s “true story” hit series after Martha was identified as Fiona Harvey.
In a letter seen by Deadline, Nicolson asked Benjamin King, Netflix’s senior UK director of public policy, to provide evidence of Harvey’s criminal record after he told the committee that Baby Reindeer was a “true story of the horrific abuse” suffered by Gadd “at the hands of a convicted stalker.”
Nicolson wrote: “Journalists have thus far been unable to find a record of the conviction to which you referred. Can you provide me with the evidence for this serious claim which...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
“Baby Reindeer” has quickly become a cultural juggernaut, with viewers swarming to watch this Netflix limited series written and created by Richard Gadd, who also stars. He adapted his Olivier Award-winning play about his years as a struggling comedian when he was stalked and harassed by a woman, played the fabulous Jessica Gunning. The show also depicts his abuse at the hands of an older man who first acted as a mentor. The series is a tough watch at times but always a gripping one. It’s searing television and, as a result, “Baby Reindeer” is one of the most acclaimed shows of the year.
Aramide Tinubu (Variety) declared: “Shocking, hilarious, painful, and devastating, ‘Baby Reindeer’ is a rare gem on television, reminding us of what is possible in the medium.”
David Opie (Empire) observed: “Richard Gadd confronts and processes his real-life trauma in a brave, moving, and often disturbing...
Aramide Tinubu (Variety) declared: “Shocking, hilarious, painful, and devastating, ‘Baby Reindeer’ is a rare gem on television, reminding us of what is possible in the medium.”
David Opie (Empire) observed: “Richard Gadd confronts and processes his real-life trauma in a brave, moving, and often disturbing...
- 5/16/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
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