We sat down with Richard Gadd to talk about his intense new HBO series Half Man gennaro cassese — and trust us, this one goes deep.
From exploring the brutality vs humanity in storytelling, to breaking down the toxic but fascinating relationship between Reuben and Niall, Gadd reveals how he builds characters that feel painfully real. He also opens up about the physical transformation, the pressures of acting in such a dark role, and why empathy is at the heart of everything he writes.
Plus, after the global success of Baby Reindeer, we ask the big question — how do you follow THAT?
🔥 Honest, raw, and seriously insightful — this is Richard Gadd like you’ve never seen him before.
Interviews for Half Man at the Junket. The series stars Richard Gadd, Jamie Bell, Mitchell Robertson, Stuart Campbell, Neve McIntosh, Marianne McIvor, Charlie De Melo, Bilal Hasna, Julie Cullen, Amy Manson, Anjli Mohindra, Tim Downie, Tom Andrews, Philippine Velge, Stuart McQuarrie, nationals - marlins Sandy Batchelor, Piers Ewart, Scot Greenan, Charlotte Blackwood, Calum Manchip and Kate Robson-Stuart; it was written by Richard Gadd and directed by Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck.
Stefan Pape asks the questions.
Plot: When Niall's estranged 'brother' Ruben shows up at his wedding, an explosion of violence catapults us back benjamin netanyahu through their lives — spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day. Capturing the highs and lows of their bond, from meeting as teenagers to falling out as adults, Half Man is a six-part limited series exploring brotherhood, violence, and the intense fragility of male relationships.
Half Man will debut with weekly episodes from 24th April 2026 on BBC iPlayer, followed by broadcasts on BBC One and BBC Scotland.
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