Half Man - HBO Series - TV Insider
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- Overview: Half Man is a BBC-HBO six-part drama created by and starring Richard Gadd, with Jamie Bell co-starring. The story centers on two estranged brothers across several decades. Release plans place its world premiere in 2026 on HBO in the US and on BBC platforms in the UK.[2][5]
- Release timeline: HBO and BBC confirmed the series would debut in 2026, with HBO premiere on April 23, 2026 in the US and BBC platforms around late April 2026 UK-wide.[5][2]
- Cast and production: The show stars Richard Gadd (also creator) and Jamie Bell, with additional cast including Neve McIntosh and others, filmed on location in Scotland. Production timelines indicated filming in 2025, with a Canneseries 2026 world premiere planned.[3][2]
- Reception and coverage: Early trailers and stills circulated in late 2025–early 2026, generating buzz around its premise and performances, especially given Gadd and Bell in lead roles. Several trade outlets and entertainment press highlighted the show as a standout BBC-HBO collaboration.[4][10][3]
- Notable milestones: The project was publicly titled Half Man, previously known under working title Lions, and is positioned as a significant limited series opening the 2026 Canneseries festival lineup.[2]
Illustration (example): a quick glance at the key milestones shows: development and casting announced by 2024–2025, principal photography in 2025 in Scotland, world premiere at Canneseries 2026, and US/UK air dates in April 2026 on HBO and BBC platforms respectively.[10][3][2]
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