Girl Taken
| Girl Taken | |
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| Based on | Baby Doll by Hollie Overton |
| Screenplay by | David Turpin Suzanne Cowie Nessah Muthy |
| Directed by | Laura Way Bindu de Stoppani |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Mike Benson Suzi McIntosh |
| Producer | Mick Pantaleo |
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| Network | Paramount+ |
Girl Taken is an upcoming British Paramount+ television series based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton. It is set to be released on 8 January 2026.
Premise
A family living in a quiet English rural town are impacted by the actions of a seemingly respected local teacher.[1]
Cast
- Jill Halfpenny as Eve
- Alfie Allen as Rick
- Tallulah Evans as Lily
- Delphi Evans as Abby
- Levi Brown
- Niamh Walsh
- Victoria Ekanoye
- Holly Atkins
- Vikash Bhai
- Kiran Krishnakumar
Production
The Hollie Overton novel Baby Doll was adapted for the six-part series for Paramount+ by David Turpin, Suzanne Cowie, and Nessah Muthy. Directing episodes are Laura Way and Bindu de Stoppani with Mick Pantaleo as producer. Executive producers include Suzi McIntosh for Clapperboard Studios and Mike Benson for Paramount+.[2] Filming took place in June 2025.[3] The title for the series was confirmed as Girl Taken in December 2025.[2]
The cast is led by Jill Halfpenny and Alfie Allen with sisters Tallulah and Delphi Evans alongside Niamh Walsh, Levi Brown, Victoria Ekanoye, Holly Atkins, Vikash Bhai and Kiran Krishnakumar.[4]
Release
The series is set to premiere globally on Paramount+ on 8 January 2026.[5]
References
- ^ Hibbs, James (4 December 2025). "Jill Halfpenny's "gripping" new psychological drama gets its release date confirmed with tense first look". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ a b Whittock, Jesse (4 December 2025). "Paramount+ Series 'Girl Taken' Releases First-Look Images & Sets Early 2026 Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (26 June 2025). "Paramount+ Books Original U.K. Thriller Series 'Baby Doll' Starring Alfie Allen, Jill Halfpenny (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ Morris, Nicky (26 June 2025). "Jill Halfpenny to star in 6-part thriller 'full of twists' from Grantchester writer". Hellomagazine. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Warner, Sam (4 December 2025). "Jill Halfpenny's "gripping" thriller based on "compulsive" story gets release date and first look". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 December 2025.