Matt Smith’s transformation into Bunny Munro in Sky’s upcoming adaptation of Nick Cave’s novel The Death of Bunny Munro has already generated buzz, thanks to a striking first-look image of him shirtless and smoking a cigarette while sitting in a laundromat with his on-screen son, played by Rafael Mathé. The six-part series, set to premiere in 2025, is a collaboration between Sky and Clerkenwell Films, and is directed by Isabella Eklöf (Holiday). It explores themes of grief, chaos, and redemption while offering a wild and tender father-son story.
The series follows Bunny Munro, a sex-addicted door-to-door beauty product salesman who is left to care for his nine-year-old son after his wife dies by suicide. Together, they embark on a road trip across Southern England, where they confront grief in different ways. While Bunny Junior distracts himself by conversing with the ghost of his mother, Bunny spirals into self-destruction, grappling with outdated notions of masculinity. As his life unravels, Bunny is forced to reevaluate his choices to save his son from inheriting his chaos.
Nick Cave, who serves as an executive producer, described the project as a bold and unflinching adaptation of his 2009 novel. Smith praised the story as a “brilliant exploration of love, grief, and chaos,” combining humor and heartbreak. The series also features Sarah Greene (Bad Sisters), David Threlfall (Shameless), and Lindsay Duncan (Sherlock), among others.
The image of Smith shirtless and smoking—a visceral depiction of Bunny’s raw, messy persona—captures the character’s hedonistic lifestyle and emotional struggles. This bold portrayal underscores the series’ intent to blend dark humor with poignant drama, promising a captivating adaptation of Cave’s unique storytelling.
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