The Baby (TV series)
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Genre | Horror comedy |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
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Producer | Lucy Gaymer |
Production location | United Kingdom |
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Original network | HBO |
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The Baby is an upcoming British horror comedy television series created by Siân Robins-Grace and Lucy Gaymer that is set to premiere on HBO on April 24, 2022. The series will consist of eight episodes.
Premise[]
When 38-year-old Natasha is unexpectedly landed with a baby, her life of doing what she wants, when she wants, dramatically implodes. Controlling, manipulative and with violent powers, the baby twists Natasha's life into a horror show. Where does it come from? What does it want? And what lengths will Natasha have to go to in order to get her life back? She doesn't want a baby. The baby wants her.[1]
Cast and characters[]
- Michelle de Swarte as Natasha: A 38-year-old who has never made long-term plans and is "unexpectedly landed with a baby".
- Amira Ghazalla as Mrs. Eaves: The 73-year-old "enigma" who has spent 50 years living in her car.
- Amber Grappy as Bobbi: Natasha's younger sister, who wants nothing more than to be a parent.
Episodes[]
No. | Title | Directed by [2] | Written by | Original air date |
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1 | TBA | Nicole Kassell[3] | TBA | April 24, 2022[4] |
Production[]
Development[]
In August 2020, it was announced HBO had given a series order to The Baby.[5] Robins-Grace, Jane Featherstone, Carolyn Strauss, Naomi de Pear, and Katie Carpenter were confirmed as executive producers with Lucy Gaymer producing.[1][5] The Baby is produced by HBO, Sky Atlantic, Sister Pictures, and Gaymer's Proverbial Pictures. Nicole Kassell joined in December 2020 as a lead director and executive producer.[6] Stacey Gregg, Faraz Shariat and Elle Jones also serve as directors.[7]
Writing[]
Sophie Goodhart, Kara Smith, Anchuli Felicia King and Susan Stanton serve as writers on the series.[1][6] Bisha K. Ali serves as a consulting producer.[6][7]
Casting[]
In June 2021, Michelle de Swarte was cast as Natasha, while Amira Ghazalla was cast as Mrs. Eaves and Amber Grappy as Bobbi.[7]
Filming[]
Filming began on May 31, 2021 in the United Kingdom.[8][7]
Release[]
The Baby is schedule to premiere on HBO on April 24, 2022 and will consist of eight episodes.[5][7][4]
References[]
- ^ a b c White, Peter (August 12, 2020). "HBO & Sky Give Birth To Dark Horror Comedy 'The Baby' From Sister & Debut Screenwriter Siân Robins-Grace". Deadline. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Creamer, Jon (July 6, 2021). "Sky, HBO name cast for Sister's The Baby". Televisual. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 9, 2021). "'Watchmen' Helmer Nicole Kassell Set To Direct 'The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz' For New Line". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Petski, Denise (February 28, 2022). "'The Baby': HBO/Sky Horror Comedy Gets Premiere Date, Teaser Trailer, First-Look Photos". Deadline. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (August 12, 2020). "HBO, Sky Order Horror Comedy Series 'The Baby'". Variety. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c Kanter, Jake (December 9, 2020). "Emmy-Winning 'Watchmen' Director Nicole Kassell To Helm HBO/Sky/Sister's Horror Comedy 'The Baby'; All-Female Writers Room Assembled". Deadline. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e Petski, Denise (June 7, 2021). "'The Baby': Michelle De Swarte To Star, Two More Cast In HBO/Sky Horror Comedy Series". Deadline. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The Baby - Production List". Production List. March 29, 2021. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
External links[]
- The Baby at IMDb
- 2022 British television series debuts
- 2020s British comedy television series
- Upcoming comedy television series
- British horror comedy television series
- HBO original programming
- English-language television shows
- Television shows filmed in the United Kingdom