'It terrified me': Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer
Summary
Richard Gadd stars in and wrote the new BBC drama series Half Man, which tells the story of two friends, Niall and Ruben, over 30 years as they deal with family problems, personal trauma, and struggles with identity. The show highlights how their close friendship breaks down due to secrets and social pressures, set against the changing city of Glasgow.Key Facts
- Half Man is a six-part BBC drama written by and starring Richard Gadd.
- The show follows the lives of two men, Niall and Ruben, from their teenage years into adulthood.
- Niall struggles to accept his sexuality, while Ruben deals with past trauma.
- The story moves between the 1980s and the present day, exploring family dysfunction and personal repression.
- Richard Gadd had to transform his look and acting style for the tough character Ruben.
- Jamie Bell, known for Billy Elliot and Rocketman, plays Niall.
- The show reflects Glasgow’s cultural changes and growing acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Half Man is available on BBC iPlayer from 24 April.
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