The Death of Bunny Munro: Release date news, cast details, streaming details and more about Matt Smith’s upcoming series

Helmed by Isabella Eklöf, the upcoming series The Death of Bunny Munro is already raising quite the intrigue amongst the viewers. The premise of the series is based on the novel of the same name by the very talented author, Nick Cave. The trailer of the series is already out, which features a glimpse into the unique father-son relationship between Matt Smith’s Bunny Munro and Rafael Mathé’s Bunny Junior. The Death of Bunny Munro will be arriving on November 20.

The Death of Bunny Munro streaming details, cast details, and more

The Death of Bunny Munro will be available for streaming on the streaming platform of Sky TV. In the trailer of The Death of Bunny Munro, Matt Smith’s a glimpse of Matt Smith’s impeccable skills as an actor can be seen. He takes on the titular role of Bunny Munro. Bunny is struggling after the death of his wife. So he decides to take his son, Bunny Junior, on a road trip where he sells his articles and shows his son the nitty-gritty of the job.

According to Bunny’s son, Bunny Junior, Bunny is “the best salesman in the world”. However, a different aspect of Bunny’s character is shown. He is always trying to flirt with the women he interacts with. During their road trip, a sudden complication arrives for the father-son duo. Bunny gets a call from a social worker who asks him if the way he is interacting with his son is ideal for his son or not.

The social worker's words begin to crumble the comfort bubble that Bunny created, and he is forced to confront reality. His son also begins to tell Bunny that he is seeing his dead mother. This further adds to his worries. It can be understood that even though a jovial exterior that Bunny shows to the world, he is also struggling from within.

Matt Smith’s performance is truly worth appreciating. The manner in which he handles the emotional range of his character and depicts it in a nuanced manner with a distinct level of authenticity truly shines bright. Before The Death of Bunny Munro drops, you can definitely watch some of Matt Smith’s other projects that depict his acting prowess as well, such as Doctor Who, The Crown, House of the Dragon, Party Animals, His House, Mapplethorpe, Charlie Says, and many more.

Besides Matt Smith, some of the other cast members of The Death of Bunny Munro are Sarah Greene, Johann Myers, Robert Glenister, Alice Feetham, David Threlfall, Lindsay Duncan, Elizabeth Berrington, etc. Sarah Greene will be taking on the role of Libby.

Some of Sarah Greene’s other notable projects are In the Land of Saints and Sinners, Rosie, Dublin Murders, Normal People, Ransom, Sexy Beast, and many more. Sky denoted the series as “wild cautionary tale” and “a tender portrait” depicting the “relationship between father and son”.

The Death of Bunny Munro will depict a story of the deep and murky waters of a broken life. With Pete Jackson taking on the task of writing the screenplay of this masterful adaptation, this series will undeniably be a great option to watch. The aspect of the father-son duo and how the two of them navigate through the difficult times by staying by each other’s side will be an intriguing factor of the series.

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