The Death of Bunny Munro (TV series)
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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 |
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.
Synopsis
A middle-aged salesman (Smith) takes his son on a road trip around Sussex after his wife's suicide at the same time as a serial killer is inhabiting the area.[1]
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
Episode list
| 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, 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]
References
- ^ Gregory, Elizabeth (28 November 2023). "Matt Smith will star in new Nick Cave TV series adaptation, The Death of Bunny Munro". Evening Standard. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Ferrier, Aimee (31 May 2023). "Nick Cave says adaptation of his novel The Death of Bunny Munro is "chugging along"". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (28 November 2023). "Matt Smith To Helm Adaptation Of Nick Cave Novel The Death Of Bunny Munro For Sky". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Daniels, Nia (7 May 2024). "Matt Smith begins filming The Death of Bunny Munro". The Knowledge. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Wadsworth, Jo (11 January 2024). "Nine-year-olds invited to audition for starring role in Nick Cave novel adaptation". Brighton and Hove News. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ a b "First look at Matt Smith in Sky Original The Death of Bunny Munro, coming 2025". Sky Group. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ Molina-Whyte, Lidia (28 November 2023). "Doctor Who star Matt Smith cast in Nick Cave's The Death of Bunny Munro". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Daniels, Nia (7 May 2024). "Matt Smith begins filming The Death of Bunny Munro". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Baker, Megan (22 May 2024). "Matt Smith spotted on seafront while filming TV show in Sussex". Sussex Express. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Doctor Who star Matt Smith spotted filming in Hove". The Argus. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Daniels, Nia (16 August 2024). "South-coast shoot wraps on The Death of Bunny Munro with Matt Smith". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (1 October 2025). "The Death Of Bunny Munro: Sky Drops First Trailer For Nick Cave Adaptation Starring Matt Smith". Sky Group. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ "The Death of Bunny Munro: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 22 November 2025.