The Death of Bunny Munro (TV series)
British television series
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The Death of Bunny Munro is a British dark comedy television miniseries based on the 2009 novel by Nick Cave. It stars Matt Smith, Sarah Greene, and Rafael Mathé in main roles, with Smith and Cave also serving as executive producers. The series premiered on 20 November 2025 on Sky Atlantic.
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| Genre | Dark comedy |
| Based on | The Death of Bunny Munro by Nick Cave |
| Written by | Pete Jackson |
| Directed by | Isabella Eklöf |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Producer | Matthew Mulot |
| Cinematography | Nadim Carlsen |
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| Network | Sky Atlantic |
| Release | 20 November – 11 December 2025 |
Synopsis
Cast and characters
Main
- Matt Smith as Bunny Munro
- Sarah Greene as Libby
- Rafael Mathé as Bunny Junior
Supporting
- Robert Glenister as Geoffrey
- Johann Myers as Poodle
- Lindsay Duncan as Doris Pennington
- Elizabeth Berrington as Charlotte Parnovar
- Alice Feetham as Yvonne
- David Threlfall as Bunny Munro Snr
- Montserrat Lombard as Esme
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Family Man" | Isabella Eklöf | Pete Jackson | 20 November 2025 |
| 2 | "Salesman" | Isabella Eklöf | Pete Jackson | 27 November 2025 |
| 3 | "Cocksman" | Isabella Eklöf | Pete Jackson | 4 December 2025 |
| 4 | "Con Man" | Isabella Eklöf | Pete Jackson | 4 December 2025 |
| 5 | "Dead Man" | Isabella Eklöf | Pete Jackson | 11 December 2025 |
| 6 | "Showman" | Isabella Eklöf | Pete Jackson | 11 December 2025 |
Production
Development
In May 2023, Nick Cave revealed that an adaptation of the book was in the works.[2] The six-part series was announced in November 2023 with Matt Smith cast in the titular role, created in the 2009 book written by Cave. The production by Clerkenwell Films and Sky Studios has a script adaptation by Pete Jackson. Cave is executive producer, along with Smith.[3] It is directed by Isabella Eklöf. Sky Studios' Manpreet Dosanjh, Clerkenwell's Petra Fried, Ed Macdonald and Emily Harrison, Jackson and Eklöf are also executive producers on the series whilst Matthew Mulot is the series producer.[4]
Casting
In January 2024, a casting call for a nine-year-old Bunny Junior was issued.[5] In December 2024, newcomer Rafael Mathé was cast in the role while the rest of the cast included Sarah Greene, Johann Myers, Robert Glenister, Alice Feetham, Montserrat Lombard, David Threlfall, Lindsay Duncan, and Elizabeth Berrington[6]
Filming
Principal photography began in May 2024 in the south of England.[7][8] Filming locations included Worthing, Eastbourne, Shoreham-by-Sea, Brighton, and Hove, all in Sussex.[9][10] Filming wrapped by 16 August 2024.[11]
Release
The Death of Bunny Munro premiered on 20 November 2025 on Sky Atlantic and Now.[6][12]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 83% of 18 critics' reviews are positive.[13][14]
Accolades
Smith was nominated for Leading Actor and Mathé for Supporting Actor at the British Academy Television Awards.[15]