The Death of Bunny Munro (TV series) explained

Based On:The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave
Screenplay:Pete Jackson
Director:Isabella Eklöf
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Num Series:1
Num Episodes:6
Executive Producer:Nick Cave
Matt Smith
Isabella Eklöf
Pete Jackson
Manpreet Dosanjh
Petra Fried
Ed Macdonald
Emily Harrison
Producer:Matthew Mulot
Network:Sky Atlantic

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 and Cave also executive producers.

Synopsis

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

Production

Development

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 Cave. The production by Clerkenwell films and Sky Studios has a script adaptation by Pete Jackson. Cave is executive producer, along with Matt Smith.[3] It is directed by Isabella Eklöf. Sky Studios' Manpreet Dosanjh, Clerkenwell's Petra Fried, Ed Macdonald and Emily Harrison, Jackson and Eklöf are also executive producers on the series whilst Matthew Mulot produces.[4]

A casting call for to play a 9 year-old Bunny Junior was put out in January 2024.[5]

Filming

Filming commenced in the south of England in 2024.[6] Filming locations included Worthing, Eastbourne, Shoreham-by-Sea as well as Brighton and Hove in Sussex.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 28 November 2023. 29 November 2023. Gregory. Elizabeth. Matt Smith will star in new Nick Cave TV series adaptation, The Death of Bunny Munro. Evening Standard.
  2. Web site: Nick Cave says adaptation of his novel 'The Death of Bunny Munro' is "chugging along". Aimee. Ferrier. 31 May 2023. Far Out Magazine. 14 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Matt Smith To Helm Adaptation Of Nick Cave Novel 'The Death Of Bunny Munro' For Sky. Max. Goldbart. November 28, 2023. Deadline Hollywood.
  4. Web site: Nia . Daniels. 7 May 2024. Matt Smith begins filming The Death of Bunny Munro. The Knowledge. 24 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Nine-year-olds invited to audition for starring role in Nick Cave novel adaptation. Brighton and Hove News. 25 April 2024. 11 January 2024. Jo. Wadsworth.
  6. Web site: Radio Times. 29 November 2023. Doctor Who star Matt Smith cast in Nick Cave's The Death of Bunny Munro. 28 November 2023. Lidia. Molina-Whyte.
  7. Web site: Matt Smith spotted on seafront while filming TV show in Sussex. Sussex Express. Megan . Baker. 22 May 2024. 24 May 2024.
  8. Web site: Doctor Who star Matt Smith spotted filming in Hove. The Argus. 25 May 2024. 25 May 2024.