BBC Half Man star recalls being in 'immense pain' transforming body for role
Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd underwent an intense physical transformation for Half Man, a brand new six-part BBC drama.
www.mirror.co.ukLatest news suggests Half Man is a BBC-HBO limited drama created by and starring Richard Gadd, with Jamie Bell co-starring; trailers and press coverage circulated in April 2026 ahead of its UK and US releases.[1][4][10]
Details you might find handy:
- Release window: premiered in April 2026 with platform availability on BBC iPlayer in the UK and HBO in the US.[4][10]
- Premise: a six-part drama spanning three decades, focusing on complicated male friendship and volatility, with intense performances from Gadd and Bell.[1][4]
- Cast highlights: Richard Gadd as Ruben, Jamie Bell as Niall, Neve McIntosh and Marianne McIvor in supporting roles; younger variants portrayed by Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell.[6][4][1]
If you’d like, I can pull a brief, up-to-date summary from the latest reviews or provide viewing options in your region (Marseille, France). Would you prefer a quick spoiler-free overview or a watch-guide with where to stream?[4][1]