Yahoo News Matt Smith in first look at new father/son drama coming in 2025
Note: The following article references suicide.
Sky has released a first-look image of Matt Smith in his new drama The Death of Bunny Munro.
The Doctor Who and House of the Dragon actor plays the titular Bunny Munro, a door-to-door beauty product salesman with an addiction to sex. When his wife dies tragically by suicide, he finds himself forced to look after his nine-year-old son Bunny Junior — only he has no idea how to raise a child.
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The two set off on a road trip of southern England, with Bunny trying to pitch his wares and hop in bed with any woman he meets. Bunny Junior, meanwhile, spends his time talking to the ghost of his late mum.
As the six-part series goes on, the young boy realises that his dad isn't the man he idolises and is in fact a total mess, while Bunny himself slowly comes to terms with the fact that he must do something to stop his kid turning out to be a failure like he is.
The newly-released promo image sees a topless Smith sitting in a laundrette with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, while Bunny Junior actor Rafael Mathé looks at him admiringly.
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If the name The Death of Bunny Munro sounds familiar, it's because this is an adaptation of the 2009 novel written by singer Nick Cave. It's been adapted for the screen by Somewhere Boy's Pete Jackson and Industry's Isabella Eklöf.
Meanwhile, Smith has a couple of projects in the pipeline, including a reunion with a fan-favourite Doctor Who guest star, and one that sees him turn into a ginger mohawk-sporting punk.
The Death of Bunny Munro is set to premiere on Sky Atlantic in 2025, and will be available to stream on Sky Go and NOW.
We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Information about how to access support is available via the NHS, and organisations who can offer help include Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393.
Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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