‘Baby Reindeer’ Creator Moves to HBO with Upcoming Series ‘Lions’

After the success of the black comedy Reindeer baby in NetflixIts creator and protagonist confirmed that he indeed has a new story on the way but it will be developed on a different platform. the blackthe next series of Richard Juddwill become a reality in cooperation with HBO And the BBCThe production team confirmed this Thursday.

According to the official hypothesis, the story will continue The intense and complex relationship between two brothers. Robin shows up unexpectedly at Niall’s wedding after several years apart. The meeting unleashes a violent confrontation that will reveal what happened in their lives.

“This ambitious series spans nearly 40 years, from the 1980s to the present, covering the ups and downs in the relationship between the brothers.“From the time they met as teenagers to their estrangement as adults, including all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry and difficult moments along the way.”

the same as Reindeer babyConspiracy the black It includes reflective questions about human relationships. “We will try to get to the heart of the difficult question: What does it mean to be a man?“HBO added in a statement,” it said.

Richard Judd I will write scripts for the black He will also serve as executive producer. Direction is being executed by Alexandra Brodsky and Ashraf Rebrok, known for their work in Somewhere, boy And Phrase: Chain. The production is being managed by Mam Tor Productions, founded by Tally Garner and backed by Banijay UK.

Executive producers Tally Garner and Morven Reid from MAM Tour, along with Gaynor Holmes from the BBC and Gavin Smith from BBC Scotland, bring a wealth of experience to the series. While Wendy Griffin, known for her work on forgotten And The lost kingwas selected as a lead producer.

“We are very excited to partner with the BBC and Richard Judd, whose exceptional talent continues to make waves around the world. With this exciting new series, we are proud to welcome Richard to the HBO family,” said Kara Buckley, senior vice president of drama programming at the company. “.

Richard JuddFor her part, she expressed her enthusiasm for recalling the important works of the famous series. “I ask about com. boxset From HBO The soprano, the wire or Geese Watching him from start to finish was one of the happiest moments of my youth. Since then, working with him has always been a dream for me. HBO “It will be part of their popular line-up,” he said in a statement.

“I am very grateful to Francesca Orci, Kara Buckley and Clint Lavigne for giving this opportunity to the series and also to Robin and Niall, who, despite growing up in a dead-end Scottish village, will be thrilled about this. “I can’t wait to get started!” he concluded.

The BBC drama director also praised the talent Richard JuddShe said the series offers “a bold, brilliant and unique story.” He said, “We can’t wait for viewers to see it.”

Richard Judd I achieved fame with baby reindeera dark comedy-drama that quickly became one of the most-watched series of all time. NetflixThe story, which blends humor and tragedy based on the personal experiences of its creator, launched Jad to international stardom. However, the production also dealt with controversy due to a lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey, a woman who supposedly inspired a character in the series.