Richard Gadd, the creator of the acclaimed Netflix series "Baby Reindeer," is teaming up with HBO and the BBC to create a new six-episode drama series called "Lions."
The series will explore the lives of estranged friends Niall and Ruben over four decades, spanning from the 1980s to adulthood. It will be set and filmed in Glasgow.
At a pivotal moment in the shoe, Ruben shows up at Niall's wedding, and things get ugly.
Gadd is the writer and executive producer, with Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck attached as directors. Additional executive producers include Tally Garner, Morven Reid, Gaynor Holmes, and Gavin Smith, while Wendy Griffin is producing the series for Mam Tor Productions in partnership with HBO and BBC.
HBO's Kara Buckley praised "Lions" as gripping and evocative, while BBC's Lindsay Salt called it bold and brilliant. BBC Scotland's Louise Thornton highlighted it as showcasing high-quality Scottish storytelling for global audiences.
The series will premiere on HBO, BBC One, BBC Scotland, and BBC iPlayer, with international distribution handled by Banijay Rights, excluding certain regions.
Sources: TechRadar, La Vanguardia, Yahoo News, Pinkvilla, The British TV Place, High On Films, Metro, Cineuropa, Hot Press, Daily Record, C21Media, Advanced Television, Glasgow World, ComingSoon
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
