'Baby Reindeer' Stars Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd, & Nava Mau Step Out to Promote Hit Netflix Series in L.A.

Scots comedian Richard Gadd is currently basking in the success of his Netflix series Baby Reindeer, which has become one of the streaming giant's most popular hits ever. The Fife-born comic, 35, portrays a fictionalised version of himself as he grapples with an unsettling stalker.

Netflix to substantiate claims it made about the hit drama Baby Reindeer and its real-life influences.Baby Reindeer is a semi-autobiographical series written by the comedian Richard Gadd that claims to tell the “true story” of a struggling stand-up (played by Gadd) who is maliciously stalked by an older woman named Martha.A Scottish woman named Fiona Harvey has identified herself as the person who inspired the character of Martha. However, she asserts that various elements of Gadd’s story are untrue, including that she was convicted on charges of stalking.

the woman claiming to be the inspiration behind Martha in Baby Reindeer – has cancelled the event following public backlash.Harvey was booked for an appearance at Kasbah Nightclub, who announced yesterday (May 14) that she “will be signing autographs, taking selfies and may also take a lucky reindeer home to hang her curtains,” referring to lines from the Netflix series.Harvey did her first television interview last week on Piers Morgan Uncensored, after identifying herself as the person on whom Martha was based.Now, Kasbah has issued another statement on Facebook where they have announced that the event has been cancelled after it was deemed “unsafe”.The statement read: “Unfortunately, the promoter of this Saturday’s meet & greet with Fiona Harvey has deemed the event unsafe and cancelled the appearance due to the negative publicity,” before going on to thank various outlets.The statement concludes with a promotion of the normal opening times this weekend, but still offers a discounted entry price seemingly based on the show: “Simply quote ‘Martha’ at the front door on Saturday to receive £1 off entry before midnight!”NME has reached out to Kasbah for comment on the cancellation.The nightclub received backlash after their initial announcement, with many opposing Harvey being given a platform.

Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has opened up about how Shane MacGowan and The Pogues have influenced his work.Gadd’s recent Netflix series claims to tell the “true story” of his real-life stalking experience and reached the top of the streaming charts after going viral online.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gadd opened up about his inspirations and in particular, the music of The Pogues and the late Shane MacGowan.The Irish musician and iconic frontman died “peacefully” in hospital from pneumonia on November 30. He was 65 years old.

Baby Reindeer including stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning have walked the BAFTA red carpet amid legal threats from the ‘real Martha’.The recent Netflix series claims to tell the “true story” of creator Gadd’s real-life stalking experience, with Gunning portraying stalker Martha.The woman who allegedly serves as the real inspiration for the Martha character, Fiona Harvey, took part in an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored last week (May 9), in which she denied multiple times that she had stalked Gadd between 2014 and 2015.She also said she was “taking legal action against Richard Gadd and Netflix” and that “we have instructed lawyers in part, but we want to explore all of the options out there. There are a number of people to sue.”Gadd and Gunning, as well as fellow star Shalom Brune-Franklin (who plays Keeley), were seen at the TV BAFTAs last night (May 12), which was dominated by wins for Happy Valley and Top Boy.

A woman who says she was stalked by the 'real-life Martha' from Baby Reindeer in a five year hell has bravely come forward to share her story. Laura Wray says that the resurgence of 'Martha' into the public eye has reignited the terror of her past stalking nightmare. Laura, who is the widow of the late Labour MP Jimmy Wray, is now living in fear for her safety after she says she's been bombarded with abusive online messages from the woman who recently "outed" herself as the character from the chilling Netflix series.

Netflix's smash hit Baby Reindeer has made household names of its stars including Richard Gadd, who plays Donny, and Jessica Gunning, who stars as Martha.The seven-part drama tells a fictionalised account of Richard's own years-long stalking nightmare, after he took bar work to pay the bills and kindly gave a lonely customer a cup of tea on the house. Over a terrifying three-year period, Martha sends Donny more than 41,000 emails, voicemails totalling 350 hours, dozens of social media messages, and 106 pages of letters, where she refers to him as 'baby reindeer' – hence the show's title.

The cast of Baby Reindeer made a glamorous appearance in LA, as the alleged 'real life Martha' gears up for her debut TV interview with Piers Morgan. Actors Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau - who portray Martha, Donny, and Teri respectively - graced the red carpet at the TAS official screening of Baby Reindeer and a Q&A session at DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles, California.The Netflix hit is on track to become one of the most viewed shows on the platform.The series is inspired by Richard's personal experiences as an aspiring comedian and bartender who offers a free drink to a woman who then begins to stalk him. Over its seven episodes, the show delves into themes of stalking and sexual assault.

latest hit Netflix series, “Baby Reindeer,” has said that he doesn’t want viewers trying to figure out who the real-life people are in his psychological thriller. “That’s not the point of our show,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.Despite his statements, internet sleuths have searched out who the real “Martha” is, and now, 58-year-old Fiona Harvey, nee Miur, has come forward and given her first TV interview to Piers Morgan for his show “Uncensored.” When asked what message she had for Gadd, she said, “Leave me alone, please. Get a life, get a proper job.

There is a lot of discourse about the new limited series “Baby Reindeer.” An utter smash hit for Netflix, the series is an adaption of Richard Gadd‘s stage play, which chronicles Gadd’s real-life experiences with a stalker and sexual assault. Despite Gadd and Netflix’s attempts to do everything possible to disguise or refashion the identities of some of the real-life subjects, there has been unexpected drama over viewers attempting to figure out just who was really who.

K.J. Yossman “Baby Reindeer” star Richard Gadd and “Jurassic Park” icon Jeff Goldblum are among those set to present a BAFTA TV award on Sunday night.

Content warning: this article discusses rape and sexual assault.Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has revealed that some crew members were moved to tears by the series’ traumatic fourth episode.The series, which has topped Netflix UK’s viewership charts for the last three weeks, tells the semi-autobiographical story of Donny, a struggling comedian who is stalked by an older woman named Martha. Adapted from a one-man play, it is based on events in Gadd’s own life, and he stars in the lead role.As the seven-episode series progresses, it is gradually revealed that Donny has suffered trauma in his past, which is affecting how he is dealing with his stalker.In the fourth episode the details of this incident come to light, as it is revealed he was groomed and raped by an older, successful male television writer.The episode details how the two meet and develop a working relationship, before Darrien grooms Donny with hard drugs over an extended period of time, before eventually assaulting him.Appearing at the Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles alongside Baby Reindeer co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, Gadd revealed how filming the difficult episode took its toll on the crew.“We did close the set, but I was looking over and you’d see the props guys wiping tears from their eyes as they would be putting the props back how they should be,” Gadd shared (via The Independent).“The show was based in such a trauma that everyone on set felt at times it was a huge, weighty thing,” he continued.

Selena Kuznikov Jessica Gunning, who plays the haunting stalker Martha in Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” says creator and star Richard Gadd was on her radar even before she auditioned for the show — ever since she saw his one-man show “Monkey See Monkey Do” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “I just thought it was one of the most profound things I’ve ever seen really on stage,” she said. “Then I tried to go and see ‘Baby Reindeer’ the play, but it was sold out.

Baby Reindeer’s Martha was allegedly based on has labelled the show “a load of rubbish” and has threatened to take legal action.The hit Netflix series was created by Richard Gadd, and claims to tell the true story of his experience of being obsessively stalked by a woman called Martha after he befriends her in the pub he works in.In the final episode of the show, Martha, who had already served a four-and-a-half year sentence for a previous stalking conviction, is jailed for nine months.Now, the woman – who has been identified as Fiona Harvey – has told the Daily Record: “None of this happened. It’s a load of rubbish.”It is the first time that she has given her consent to be named in the press, saying that she has made the decision “because people have to know what is going on.”She went on to tell the newspaper that she has not been to prison, adding: “I don’t know where the four-and-a-half years and nine months comes in.”Threatening legal action against Gadd and Netflix, she said: “Gadd needs to prove I went to jail which just didn’t happen.

Social media has been buzzing with comments about 'Baby Reindeer's Martha moving to Skelmersdale', as Facebook users jested that 'there are worse people in Skelmersdale'. It comes after a profile imitating the hit Netflix's show's stalker claimed to have relocated to the Lancashire town.

“Baby Reindeer” mania has already swept the U.K., and the word-of-mouth export continues to make waves across the U.S., hence our belated review about an incredibly devastating and twisting series that is so much more than you initially expected. There’s a natural tendency in most savvy viewers to predict how events might unfold in any film or televised event. For years, Netflix established itself as a contender in the truth-is-stranger-than-fiction sweepstakes with the murder-for-hire animal park drama (“Tiger King”) or plunges into the darkest realms of internet video (“Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer”).

Nava Mau is revealing that she shot a scene for Baby Reindeer that was deleted from the Netflix series, which gave her closure alongside her character.

Baby Reindeer actor Nava Mau has revealed details of a deleted scene which may answer some viewers’ questions.Mau, who plays the girlfriend of protagonist Donny in the hit Netflix show, has recently shared that she had filmed a scene which provides more information about their relationship, but it got cut.After Donny’s relentless stalking by Martha eventually spills over into his relationship, his girlfriend Teri begins to feel threatened and unsettled, and the ordeal leads to tension between the two, and their relationship’s ultimate demise.As Teri provides support, reason and safety for Donny throughout the series, many viewers sympathise with her but were disappointed to see their relationship end.One user wrote on X: Please let Teri and Donny end up together #BabyReindeer” while another wrote: “Teri does not deserve Donny I feel really bad for her”.Please let Teri and Donny end up together

EXCLUSIVE: Richard Gadd, the creator and star of hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has faced questions about his professional conduct after dating a transgender actress who intended to audition for his show.

Baby Reindeer stars Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning reunited on the red carpet at a movie premiere – after the 'real-life Martha' hit back. Richard and Jessica have garnered international fame after series Baby Reindeer – based on true events in Richard's life – became a smash hit on Netflix, watched by millions around the world. At the Love Lies Bleeding premiere in London on Tuesday, 30 April, the actors appeared in great spirits as they stood arm-in-arm and flashed huge smiles for the cameras.