Draft:The Death of Bunny Munro (TV series)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Death of Bunny Munro is an upcoming six-part television series for Sky Atlantic starring Matt Smith. It is an adaptation of a Nick Cave novel of the same name (2009). It is produced by Clerkenwell Films with Smith abe Cave also executive producers.

Synopsis[edit]

A misogynistic middle-aged salesman (Smith) takes his son on a road trip around Sussex after his wife's suicide at the same time as a serial-killer is inhabiting the area.[1]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

In May 2023, Nick Cave revealed that an adaptation of the book was in the works.[2]

The six-part series was announced in November 2023 with Matt Smith cast in the titular role, created in the 2009 book written by Nick Cave. The production by Clerkenwell films and Sky Studios has a script adaptation by Pete Jackson. Nick Cave is executive producer, along with Matt Smith.[3]

A casting call for to play a 9 year-old Bunny Junior was put out in January 2024.[4]

Filming[edit]

Filming is expected to commence in early 2024.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Gregory, Elizabeth (28 November 2023). "Matt Smith will star in new Nick Cave TV series adaptation, The Death of Bunny Munro". Evening Standard. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  2. ^ Ferrier, Aimee (31 May 2023). "Nick Cave says adaptation of his novel 'The Death of Bunny Munro' is "chugging along"". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  3. ^ Goldbart, Max (November 28, 2023). "Matt Smith To Helm Adaptation Of Nick Cave Novel 'The Death Of Bunny Munro' For Sky". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. ^ Wadsworth, Jo (11 January 2024). "Nine-year-olds invited to audition for starring role in Nick Cave novel adaptation". Brighton and Hove News. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  5. ^ Molina-Whyte, Lidia (28 November 2023). "Doctor Who star Matt Smith cast in Nick Cave's The Death of Bunny Munro". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 November 2023.