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Acclaimed 'Half Man' Drama Inks Deals Across Australia, Canada, and Latin America
15 Oct
Summary
- BBC and HBO's new drama 'Half Man' sells to streaming services in Australia, Canada, and Latin America
- Series created by 'Baby Reindeer' writer Richard Gadd and stars Jamie Bell
- Spans 40 years, exploring the complex relationship between two brothers
In the lead-up to MIPCOM 2025, the new BBC and HBO drama series 'Half Man' has been generating significant buzz in the global entertainment industry. Now, the show has secured a series of major international deals, further expanding its reach.
Produced by Banijay UK-owned Mam Tor Productions, 'Half Man' has been sold to Stan in Australia and Crave in Canada, adding to its previous sale to HBO Max in Latin America. The six-part series, which is set to debut in 2026, explores the complex relationship between two brothers, Ruben and Niall, played by Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell, respectively.
Spanning almost 40 years from the 1980s to the present day, 'Half Man' follows the characters from their troubled teenage years to their tumultuous adulthood in Glasgow, Scotland. The series aims to capture the "wild energy of a changing city - a changing world, even - and plumb the depths of what it means to be a man."
With the runaway success of Gadd's previous drama 'Baby Reindeer' in 2024, anticipation for 'Half Man' has been building. The show's international distribution deals, secured by Banijay Rights, demonstrate the strong global demand for this compelling new drama.
