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.
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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.”
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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
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
Jessica Gunning is having a moment.
The veteran actress has earned raves for playing unhinged stalker Martha in Netflix’s critically acclaimed limited series Baby Reindeer opposite Richard Gadd. It’s a part she’s embracing as the role of a lifetime, but she’s no overnight sensation. West Yorkshire native Gunning, 38, has been acting ever since graduating from drama school at London’s Rose Bruford College with a long list of credits that includes Doctor Who, White Heat, The Outlaws and Pride.
Baby Reindeer, created by and starring Gadd as inspired by his traumatic real life experiences, casts him as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers her a free cup of tea, spirals over several months as Gunning’s Martha is revealed to be a dangerous, serial stalker. Gunning recently stopped by...
The veteran actress has earned raves for playing unhinged stalker Martha in Netflix’s critically acclaimed limited series Baby Reindeer opposite Richard Gadd. It’s a part she’s embracing as the role of a lifetime, but she’s no overnight sensation. West Yorkshire native Gunning, 38, has been acting ever since graduating from drama school at London’s Rose Bruford College with a long list of credits that includes Doctor Who, White Heat, The Outlaws and Pride.
Baby Reindeer, created by and starring Gadd as inspired by his traumatic real life experiences, casts him as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers her a free cup of tea, spirals over several months as Gunning’s Martha is revealed to be a dangerous, serial stalker. Gunning recently stopped by...
- 5/15/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The satirical spy-thriller “The Sympathizer” hopes to make a mark at the Primetime Emmys this year, as HBO/Max has submitted the show for 27 Emmy categories. The hopeful bids from creators Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar include acting recognition for breakout performer Hoa Xuande and superstar Robert Downey Jr., as well as outstanding limited or anthology series.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 2015 debut novel, “The Sympathizer” tells the story of “The Captain” (Xuande), a North Vietnamese soldier in the South Vietnamese army who is forced to flee to the United States with his general near the end of the Vietnam War. While living within a community of South Vietnamese refugees, he continues to spy on the community, struggling between his original loyalties and his new life.
Fresh off his Oscar win for supporting actor in “Oppenheimer,” Downey aims to become the first male actor to win an Oscar and...
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 2015 debut novel, “The Sympathizer” tells the story of “The Captain” (Xuande), a North Vietnamese soldier in the South Vietnamese army who is forced to flee to the United States with his general near the end of the Vietnam War. While living within a community of South Vietnamese refugees, he continues to spy on the community, struggling between his original loyalties and his new life.
Fresh off his Oscar win for supporting actor in “Oppenheimer,” Downey aims to become the first male actor to win an Oscar and...
- 5/14/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Within the past week, Jennifer Jason Leigh (“Fargo”) lost and then regained her first place position on our Best TV Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress Emmy odds chart. She is being given a run for her money by small screen newcomer Kali Reis (“True Detective: Night Country”), who maintained general frontrunner status from May 9-12 and is still our experts’ pick to win, as has been the case since May 3.
A week ago, Reis was also our editors’ predicted winner, but they have since gravitated back toward Leigh. Based on the forecasts of 2,400+ Gold Derby users, both women currently have 6/1 odds in their race, with their closest competitor being Aja Naomi King (“Lessons in Chemistry”) at 15/2.
The temporary toppling of Leigh occurred three weeks after “Shōgun” overtook “Fargo” in the Best Limited Series race. Since then, the consensus among our readers has been that the latter show’s best shot...
A week ago, Reis was also our editors’ predicted winner, but they have since gravitated back toward Leigh. Based on the forecasts of 2,400+ Gold Derby users, both women currently have 6/1 odds in their race, with their closest competitor being Aja Naomi King (“Lessons in Chemistry”) at 15/2.
The temporary toppling of Leigh occurred three weeks after “Shōgun” overtook “Fargo” in the Best Limited Series race. Since then, the consensus among our readers has been that the latter show’s best shot...
- 5/14/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Although we all hear about the miracle stories of celebrities who get noticed and go on to have extremely successful careers, there are many actors who aren't lucky enough to get the same treatment. Sometimes it's a matter of talent, and sometimes they just don't meet the standards of many roles.
Either way, the older the actors are, the more effort they have put into their careers over the years. Sometimes it takes a couple of decades to get the role of your dreams, and that is what happened to Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, who is now known to the whole world.
Who Is Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning?
Jessica Gunning's portrayal of Martha Scott, Gadd's cold and resourceful stalker, is now familiar to anyone who has watched the thriller. As the show has been at the top of Netflix for weeks, the number of people raving about her...
Either way, the older the actors are, the more effort they have put into their careers over the years. Sometimes it takes a couple of decades to get the role of your dreams, and that is what happened to Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, who is now known to the whole world.
Who Is Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning?
Jessica Gunning's portrayal of Martha Scott, Gadd's cold and resourceful stalker, is now familiar to anyone who has watched the thriller. As the show has been at the top of Netflix for weeks, the number of people raving about her...
- 5/13/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Richard Gadd is just going to let the internet do its thing. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published Monday, the Baby Reindeer creator reiterated that he would not confirm or deny the real-life identities of the people portrayed in the Netflix show.
“I know for every single part, there’s been about five or six people who have been sort of named as each part, even all the way down to the pub manager,” Gadd said. “The internet’s always going to do its thing. I can’t really comment on that.
“I know for every single part, there’s been about five or six people who have been sort of named as each part, even all the way down to the pub manager,” Gadd said. “The internet’s always going to do its thing. I can’t really comment on that.
- 5/13/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Richard Gadd on ‘Baby Reindeer’ Phenomenon, Losing Anonymity and What He Won’t Ever Comment on Again
On a recent Friday, Richard Gadd ducked into a London pub before seeing his favorite band the Pogues hit the stage. A quiet night with friends quickly derailed into a fan frenzy to the massive popularity of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, the critically acclaimed limited series that Gadd created and stars in based on traumatic real-life experiences.
“It was bedlam, it was chaos,” he explains of the scene that unfolded as patrons, one after another, rushed over to share stories about how the seven episodes had affected them. “I thought, ‘Oh, I can’t really go into pubs anymore and expect to sit quietly in a corner and have some food.” A similar situation played out on the plane when Gadd flew to Los Angeles for press and appearances in early May, as the pilots exited the cockpit upon hearing he was a passenger. “That was quite surreal. I still...
“It was bedlam, it was chaos,” he explains of the scene that unfolded as patrons, one after another, rushed over to share stories about how the seven episodes had affected them. “I thought, ‘Oh, I can’t really go into pubs anymore and expect to sit quietly in a corner and have some food.” A similar situation played out on the plane when Gadd flew to Los Angeles for press and appearances in early May, as the pilots exited the cockpit upon hearing he was a passenger. “That was quite surreal. I still...
- 5/13/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The spring sun blazed down on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday and the conditions were right for Baby Reindeer to bask in its success.
Richard Gadd’s dazzling “true story” of his experience with an alleged stalker won’t be eligible for prizes until next year, but he attended the 2024 awards with co-star Jessica Gunning to hand out the prize for best Limited Drama.
Clerkenwell Films’ somewhat parochial British story has been the biggest show in the world for the past couple of weeks, and there can be little doubt about Gadd’s astonishing creative achievement in taking his trauma and rendering it into a brutal, beguiling work of art.
His BAFTA appearance should have been a moment of celebration for Baby Reindeer, but it was a strangely muted affair as the threat of a lawsuit from the real-life Martha (named as Fiona Harvey...
Richard Gadd’s dazzling “true story” of his experience with an alleged stalker won’t be eligible for prizes until next year, but he attended the 2024 awards with co-star Jessica Gunning to hand out the prize for best Limited Drama.
Clerkenwell Films’ somewhat parochial British story has been the biggest show in the world for the past couple of weeks, and there can be little doubt about Gadd’s astonishing creative achievement in taking his trauma and rendering it into a brutal, beguiling work of art.
His BAFTA appearance should have been a moment of celebration for Baby Reindeer, but it was a strangely muted affair as the threat of a lawsuit from the real-life Martha (named as Fiona Harvey...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Happy Valley and Top Boy shared the BAFTA love on Sunday night at the British Academy’s prestigious Television Awards in London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Sarah Lancashire took home the top prize for her performance in Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-based police thriller, and fellow Briton Timothy Spall beat Succession‘s Brian Cox to win the equivalent award, best leading actor, for The Sixth Commandment – which also won two BAFTAs.
Jasmine Jobson claimed the best supporting actress prize for her role in drug-gang drama Top Boy, which also went on to win best drama. Matthew Macfadyen was the only winner for Jesse Armstrong’s hugely popular black satirical comedy, winning the award for best supporting actor in Succession. Sitcom Such Brave Girls claimed best scripted comedy.
Notably, The Crown and Black Mirror missed out despite leading the nominations ahead of the awards show with eight and seven, respectively, and in...
Sarah Lancashire took home the top prize for her performance in Sally Wainwright’s Yorkshire-based police thriller, and fellow Briton Timothy Spall beat Succession‘s Brian Cox to win the equivalent award, best leading actor, for The Sixth Commandment – which also won two BAFTAs.
Jasmine Jobson claimed the best supporting actress prize for her role in drug-gang drama Top Boy, which also went on to win best drama. Matthew Macfadyen was the only winner for Jesse Armstrong’s hugely popular black satirical comedy, winning the award for best supporting actor in Succession. Sitcom Such Brave Girls claimed best scripted comedy.
Notably, The Crown and Black Mirror missed out despite leading the nominations ahead of the awards show with eight and seven, respectively, and in...
- 5/12/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ever since Richard Gadd revealed that Baby Reindeer is based on true events in his personal life, it is as though the world is talking more about the hypothetical culprits than the series itself. There was a witchhunt for two people in the series; the man who allegedly s*xually assaulted and groomed Gadd, as well as Martha, the woman who stalked Gadd’s character throughout the series.
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
After audience members accused many different people from the creator’s past, the woman who inspired the character of Martha has finally spoken up. It would seem that the show’s credibility is shaking as Fiona Harvey claims that the show holds very little truth.
Richard Gadd’s Stalker Speaks Out
Fiona Harvey recently made an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she went into great detail about Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer. She specifically talked about how...
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
After audience members accused many different people from the creator’s past, the woman who inspired the character of Martha has finally spoken up. It would seem that the show’s credibility is shaking as Fiona Harvey claims that the show holds very little truth.
Richard Gadd’s Stalker Speaks Out
Fiona Harvey recently made an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she went into great detail about Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer. She specifically talked about how...
- 5/11/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "Baby Reindeer."
The Netflix series "Baby Reindeer" is based on the award-winning one-man show written and performed by comedian Richard Gadd, who wrote the piece based on his own experiences with having been stalked. Since the show's debut on April 11, 2024, "Baby Reindeer" has stayed on the Netflix most-watched charts, becoming the obsession of viewers across the globe. Gadd stars as Donny Dunn, a fictionalized version of himself, meaning he is re-enacting his trauma for the world to see in every episode. Donny is stalked by a woman named Martha Scott, brought to life in a phenomenal, star-making performance by Jessica Gunning. Gadd's story is very real, but in the interest of protecting Martha's identity, as well as the identities of everyone else featured in the series inspired by real people, names and events were altered with Gadd's creative licensing.
But that hasn't stopped folks from...
The Netflix series "Baby Reindeer" is based on the award-winning one-man show written and performed by comedian Richard Gadd, who wrote the piece based on his own experiences with having been stalked. Since the show's debut on April 11, 2024, "Baby Reindeer" has stayed on the Netflix most-watched charts, becoming the obsession of viewers across the globe. Gadd stars as Donny Dunn, a fictionalized version of himself, meaning he is re-enacting his trauma for the world to see in every episode. Donny is stalked by a woman named Martha Scott, brought to life in a phenomenal, star-making performance by Jessica Gunning. Gadd's story is very real, but in the interest of protecting Martha's identity, as well as the identities of everyone else featured in the series inspired by real people, names and events were altered with Gadd's creative licensing.
But that hasn't stopped folks from...
- 5/11/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Exclusive: The British government has fired a warning shot at Netflix amid the Baby Reindeer safeguarding scandal, saying it will be held to “high standards” under new streaming laws.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) reminded Netflix that the UK Media Bill will hand regulator Ofcom world-leading powers to police content on streaming services.
Asked if the legislation would empower Ofcom to pursue concerns over Baby Reindeer, a government spokesperson told Deadline: “UK broadcasters are subject to appropriate rules to ensure protections for audiences, contributors and other affected individuals. Our Media Bill will make mainstream video-on-demand services subject to similar high standards.”
Ofcom will draft and enforce a new Video-on-Demand Code, allowing viewers, contributors, and others to complain about accuracy issues and potentially harmful content.
One regulatory expert told Deadline that under the new laws, Richard Gadd’s alleged stalker, Fiona Harvey, would be able to make...
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) reminded Netflix that the UK Media Bill will hand regulator Ofcom world-leading powers to police content on streaming services.
Asked if the legislation would empower Ofcom to pursue concerns over Baby Reindeer, a government spokesperson told Deadline: “UK broadcasters are subject to appropriate rules to ensure protections for audiences, contributors and other affected individuals. Our Media Bill will make mainstream video-on-demand services subject to similar high standards.”
Ofcom will draft and enforce a new Video-on-Demand Code, allowing viewers, contributors, and others to complain about accuracy issues and potentially harmful content.
One regulatory expert told Deadline that under the new laws, Richard Gadd’s alleged stalker, Fiona Harvey, would be able to make...
- 5/11/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Doctor Who, Baby Reindeer and the Met Gala.
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
Baby Reindeer FYC event
Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.
Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau
Doctor Who premiere
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.
Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)
Loot FYC event
Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fiona Harvey, the woman claiming to be the real-life stalker who inspired Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, sat for her first on-camera interview since the limited series became a cultural phenomenon, joining Piers Morgan for an hourlong interview posted to his YouTube channel on Thursday.
Harvey claims she had no choice in coming forward — “I was forced into this situation” — after “internet sleuths” tracked her down and lodged death threats. She had recently sat down with The Daily Mail (allegedly later stalking that reporter) and been accused in another story of stalking a Glasgow couple (and threatening them with death). But the conversation on Piers Morgan Uncensored has brought the Baby Reindeer brouhaha to another level.
The limited series, created by and starring Richard Gadd, casts Gadd as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers...
Harvey claims she had no choice in coming forward — “I was forced into this situation” — after “internet sleuths” tracked her down and lodged death threats. She had recently sat down with The Daily Mail (allegedly later stalking that reporter) and been accused in another story of stalking a Glasgow couple (and threatening them with death). But the conversation on Piers Morgan Uncensored has brought the Baby Reindeer brouhaha to another level.
The limited series, created by and starring Richard Gadd, casts Gadd as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers...
- 5/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we revisit the limited races, now with “Baby Reindeer” in the mix.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the limited series race, which remains fairly top-heavy despite what the odds might suggest. To wit: Netflix smash “Baby Reindeer” is only in fifth place in our odds, even though it’s all-but-assured of being extremely win-competitive in this race and could usurp “Shōgun” in the end as the year’s one true sensation of the year (if the latter doesn’t move to drama as widely speculated this week). You were the earliest adopter of the Netflix juggernaut, which made landfall in Los Angeles this week for a splashy FYC event. The show feels assured of several top nominations,...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the limited series race, which remains fairly top-heavy despite what the odds might suggest. To wit: Netflix smash “Baby Reindeer” is only in fifth place in our odds, even though it’s all-but-assured of being extremely win-competitive in this race and could usurp “Shōgun” in the end as the year’s one true sensation of the year (if the latter doesn’t move to drama as widely speculated this week). You were the earliest adopter of the Netflix juggernaut, which made landfall in Los Angeles this week for a splashy FYC event. The show feels assured of several top nominations,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
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