The Baby (TV series)

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. The series will consist of eight episodes.

The Baby
GenreHorror comedy
Created by
  • Siân Robins-Grace
  • Lucy Gaymer
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerLucy Gaymer
Production locationUnited Kingdom
Production companies
Release
Original networkHBO
External links
Official website

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.TitleDirected by [2]Written byOriginal air date
1TBANicole Kassell[3]TBATBA
2TBAStacey GreggTBATBA
3TBAStacey GreggTBATBA
4TBAFaraz ShariatTBATBA
5TBAFaraz ShariatTBATBA
6TBAFaraz ShariatTBATBA
7TBAElle JonesTBATBA
8TBAElle JonesTBATBA

Production

Development

In August 2020, it was announced HBO had given a series order to The Baby.[4] Robins-Grace, Jane Featherstone, Carolyn Strauss, Naomi de Pear, and Katie Carpenter were confirmed as executive producers with Lucy Gaymer producing.[1][4] 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.[5] Stacey Gregg, Faraz Shariat and Elle Jones also serve as directors.[6]

Writing

Sophie Goodhart, Kara Smith, Anchuli Felicia King and Susan Stanton serve as writers on the series.[1][5] Bisha K. Ali serves as a consulting producer.[5][6]

Casting

In June 2021, Michelle de Swarte was cast as Natasha, while Amira Ghazalla was cast as Mrs. Eaves and Amber Grappy as Bobbi.[6]

Filming

Filming had begun by June 2021 in the United Kingdom.[6][1]

Release

The Baby will premiere on HBO, and will consist of eight episodes.[4][6]

References
  1. 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.
  2. Creamer, Jon (July 6, 2021). "Sky, HBO name cast for Sister's The Baby". Televisual. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  3. Fleming Jr, Mike (February 9, 2021). "'Watchmen' Helmer Nicole Kassell Set To Direct 'The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz' For New Line". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  4. Otterson, Joe (August 12, 2020). "HBO, Sky Order Horror Comedy Series 'The Baby'". Variety. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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