Bella Ramsey to Star in Daisy Haggard's Thriller Series 'Maya'
- Bella Ramsey will star as Maya in Channel 4's new six-part thriller series created by Daisy Haggard, set to film in Scotland later this year.
- The series follows Maya and her mother Anna, played by Haggard, who enter witness protection and relocate from London to a rural Scottish town due to a deadly threat.
- Daisy Haggard is stepping into directing for the first time, sharing co-directorial duties with Jamie Donoughue on this darkly comedic series that delves into themes of family, trauma, and the imminent threat posed by two hitmen.
- Ramsey described the script as vibrant and complex, mixing sharp humor with a dark edge, with characters that feel vivid and dialogue full of cleverness, while producers emphasized that she was the perfect and only choice to portray Maya.
- The series highlights the complex mother-daughter relationship at its core and promises an atmospheric thriller, with further casting announcements forthcoming.
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Bella Ramsey to star in 'unmissable' British TV thriller
The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey Ramsey will lead new six-part Channel 4 thriller Maya, alongside Back to Life‘s Daisy Haggard. Maya, which was announced by the broadcaster earlier today (Wednesday 2 July), was written by the BAFTA and International Emmy-nominated Haggard, who will also make her directorial debut. Jamie Donoughue will also direct. Ramsey will play the titular teen, Maya, who is the daughter of Anna, played by Haggard. A synopsis…

'The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey to cast in upcoming show 'Maya'
'The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey to cast in upcoming show 'Maya' 'The Last of Us' star Bella Ramsey is all set to lead a new drama series titled 'Maya,' created by BAFTA-nominated actor and writer Daisy Haggard, reported The Hollywood Reporter. According to the publication, the six-part show has been officially confirmed by Channel 4 and will be filmed in Scotland later this year.Ramsey, who rose to fame with roles in 'The Last of Us' and Game of T…
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