Richard Gadd will star opposite fellow actor Jamie Bell in the upcoming BBC and HBO drama Half Man.

In fact, as well as starring in it, Richard is the creator, writer and executive producer on the series.

Of course, Richard was hurtled to fame in 2024 after his Netflix show Baby Reindeer became a huge hit - and prompted a lawsuit.

Here's everything we know so far about Half Man, including plot, cast, and location.

What is Half Man on BBC and HBO?

Half Man is an original drama series from Emmy award-winning creator and executive producer Richard Gadd.

The Baby Reindeer star will appear in the series alongside BAFTA award-winning actor Jamie Bell.

They star as estranged 'brothers' Niall and Ruben. The synopsis tell us: "When Ruben shows up unexpectedly at Niall's wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives.

"Spanning almost 40 years from the 1980s to the present day, this ambitious series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers' relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults.

Half Man is 'poignant and singular'

Talking about his role in Half Man, Jamie Bell said: "I'm so excited to join this incredible creative team. Richard has once again crafted something poignant and singular. I'm honored to have been asked to bring this to life with him."

Meanwhile, creator, writer and executive producer Richard Gadd, added: "When I wrote the show, I did it with Jamie Bell in mind, never thinking for a second we would manage to land him.

"So I could not be happier for everything that has come to pass in getting him on board. He is one of the greatest actors of his generation and I am so looking forward to seeing what he does with the role."

Who is in the cast of Half Man?

Richard Gadd, 35, will play Ruben in the cast of Half Man on BBC and HBO. Of course, Richard is best known for playing Donny Dunn in the semi-autobiographical Baby Reindeer on Netflix.

Despite what feels like an overnight success, actor and stand-up comedian Richard has actually been on our TV screens since 2005.

Other notable roles include Callum in Tripped, Ben Howard in Clique, Liam Cleasby in Code 404, and Conrad Lennox in Wedding Season.

Jamie Bell, 38, will play Ruben's estranged 'brother' Niall. Jamie made his name playing Billy Elliott in the 2000 film of the same name. He went on to portray Mark Sheedy in Close & True, Abraham Woodhull in TURN: Washington's Spies, and Harper in Shining Girls.

He's appeared in multitude of films, including All of Us Strangers, Rocketman, Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool, Jane Eyre, and King Kong. In 2015, he starred as The Thing in Fantastic Four.

Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, said: "In Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell we have the perfect Ruben and Niall - two characters like no other, whose epic journey through the decades we can't wait to have on the BBC."

Other cast will be announced in due course.

Where was Half Man filmed?

The BBC and HBO drama Half Man will begin filming in Scotland in 2025.

Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning at BBC Scotland, said: "Half Man is a brilliant example of BBC Scotland's ambition to bring high quality drama, rooted in Scotland, to audiences in Scotland, the UK and the world."

How many episodes is Half Man? How can I watch?

Half Man will be a six-episode drama. Each instalment is expected to be 45 minutes long.

The series will air in 2026 on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland in the UK, and on HBO in the US.

Half Man will air on BBC iPlayer, BBC One and BBC Scotland in 2026.