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AsiaOne
2 days ago
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- AsiaOne
Richard Gadd reveals why an entire episode of Baby Reindeer was dropped, Entertainment News
Richard Gadd has revealed an entire episode of Baby Reindeer was dropped. The 36-year-old comic wrote and starred in the award-winning Netflix series — which is based on his real-life experiences with a stalker — had been told when developing the show that it was "too dark" and so he penned an instalment in which his character Donny Dunn visited his parents to escape the unwanted attentions of Martha (Jessica Gunning). Speaking at the Future Visions conference in Melbourne, Australia, he said: "I remember when we were developing it, there was the note that kept coming in, and probably rightfully so, about 'The show is just too dark. You need to give us a respite.'" The cut episode featured Donny "escaping" Martha by leaving London to visit his family. He said: "There's a whole episode where I go to the football with my dad, and I spend a day with my dad. "But I felt like a lot of the note that was coming in was that we needed a break from Martha because she's so relentless." However, Richard was struck by Martha's absence from the episode andmade a decision to drop it entirely. He said: "But really, when we got to the edit, I thought, 'You miss her every time she's not on screen.' "And I thought in a lot of ways, the sooner you get back to her, the better." Richard never expected Baby Reindeer to take off in the way it did. He previously told the Guardian newspaper: "The biggest surprise was the fact that it blew up in the first place, because nothing about it screamed commercial hit." The comic has found his new fame a "huge adjustment" and insisted it wasn't something that he was looking for. He said: "It came out on a Thursday, and by Sunday people were knocking on my door asking for autographs. I was an arthouse comedian, performing to five people every night, so it was a huge adjustment. "I'm still getting used to it. Going to the supermarket comes with a million caveats now. "Weirdly, I never wanted fame. I just liked the idea that, one day, I would make a piece of art that was culturally important, because then maybe I would learn to like myself. "The biggest emotion that comes with fame is a sort of paranoia in public." Richard has found himself in a number of "awkward" situations as a result of becoming more recognisable. He said: "There are people who want to ask you stuff in the worst kind of situations — having a meal and someone pulls up a chair. It can be really awkward." [[nid:701960]]
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Richard Gadd dropped Baby Reindeer episode
Richard Gadd has revealed an entire episode of Baby Reindeer was dropped. The 36-year-old comic wrote and starred in the award-winning Netflix series - which is based on his real life experiences with a stalker - had been told when developing the show that it was "too dark" and so he penned an installment in which his character Donny Dunn visited his parents to escape the unwanted attentions of Martha (Jessica Gunning). Speaking at the Future Visions conference in Melbourne, Australia, he said: "I remember when we were developing it, there was the note that kept coming in, and probably rightfully so, about ''The show is just too dark. You need to give us a respite.'" The cut episode featured Donny "escaping" Martha by leaving London to visit his family. He said: "There's a whole episode where I go to the football with my dad, and I spend a day with my dad. "But I felt like a lot of the note that was coming in was that we needed a break from Martha because she's so relentless." However, Richard was struck by Martha's absence from the episode so made a decision to drop it entirely. He said: "But really, when we got to the edit, I thought, 'You miss her every time she's not on screen.' "And I thought in a lot of ways, the sooner you get back to her, the better." Richard never expected Baby Reindeer to take off in the way it did. He previously told the Guardian newspaper: "The biggest surprise was the fact that it blew up in the first place, because nothing about it screamed commercial hit." The comic has found his new fame a "huge adjustment" and insisted it wasn't something that he was looking for. He said: "It came out on a Thursday, and by Sunday people were knocking on my door asking for autographs. I was an arthouse comedian, performing to five people every night, so it was a huge adjustment. "I'm still getting used to it. Going to the supermarket comes with a million caveats now. "Weirdly, I never wanted fame. I just liked the idea that, one day, I would make a piece of art that was culturally important, because then maybe I would learn to like myself. "The biggest emotion that comes with fame is a sort of paranoia in public." Richard has found himself in a number of "awkward" situations as a result of becoming more recognisable. He said: "There are people who want to ask you stuff in the worst kind of situations – having a meal and someone pulls up a chair. It can be really awkward."
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Richard Gadd reveals he cut Baby Reindeer episode to make it 'even darker'
Richard Gadd has revealed there is one episode of Baby Reindeer that never made it to air. The writer and actor, 36, was propelled to global fame last April when his seven-part drama series hit Netflix. In a plot inspired by Gadd's own trauma, the hit series follows struggling comedian Donny (played by the creator) and his encounters with a female stalker, Martha (Jessica Gunning), who, among other behaviours, sent him over 41,000 emails and 350 hours of voicemails. The black comedy proved somewhat of an overnight success for the streamer, breaking into its all-time most viewed shows with 335.2million viewing hours in 2024 alone. However, the series would have turned out very differently if not for Gadd insisting that one episode be removed. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Appearing at the Future Visions conference in Melbourne, Australia, the star said he 'fought hard' for the ep to be cut as it would have—somehow—made Baby Reindeer even darker. 'I remember when we were developing it, there was the note that kept coming in, and probably rightfully so, about 'The show is just too dark. You need to give us a respite',' he revealed today. Spilling details of the lost episode, Gadd said it showed his character 'escaping' Martha by visiting his parents outside of London. 'There's a whole episode where I go to the football with my dad, and I spend a day with my dad (played by Mark Lewis Jones).' However, Gadd felt like Martha's absence was felt the moment she left the screen. He continued: 'But I felt like a lot of the note that was coming in was that we needed a break from Martha because she's so relentless. 'But really, when we got to the edit, I thought, 'You miss her every time she's not on screen.' And I thought, in a lot of ways, the sooner you get back to her, the better.' Since its debut, Baby Reindeer and its cast have gone on to scoop several prestigious awards. These include six Primetime Emmys, two for outstanding writing and outstanding lead actor for Gadd, and another being outstanding supporting actress for Gunning. It also won two Golden Globes, again, with a best supporting actress gong for Gunning, and triumphed in major categories at the TV Baftas. Although Gadd has not been able to ride the wave of success of the show as blissfully as he might have liked, as the 'real Martha', Fiona Harvey, launched a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against him and Netflix. It didn't take long for social media sleuths to uncover her identity and expose her old posts, with the woman claiming to be her later giving interviews and making public appearances. She is now seeking monetary damages of at least $170million (£132m) for alleged defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and violations of her right of publicity. The legal battle has been quietly rumbling on in the background of Baby Reindeer's awards show glory, with Harvey claiming the show, billed as a 'true story,' portrayed Martha as a 'twice-convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison.' Harvey herself has never been convicted of stalking Gadd, branding the show 'the biggest lie in television history.' The case is yet to reach court; however, US District Judge R. Gary Klausner ruled last September that Harvey's case had legs, saying it was wrong to label Baby Reindeer a 'true story', with 'no effort' made to conceal Harvey's identity. Appealing in response, Netflix lawyers argued that Harvey 'did not allege a provably false statement of fact was made about her', saying damage had already been done to her reputation due to past news stories relating to her alleged hounding of other public figures. In his own court filing, Gadd stated that Baby Reindeer is a 'fictionalised retelling of [his] emotional journey through several extremely traumatic real experiences'. He wrote that 'the series is a dramatic work' and it is 'not a documentary or an attempt at realism'. In May this year, the Scottish comedian opened up about the struggles of penning a smash hit show, comparing the aftermath to a 'hurricane'. 'There have been a lot of challenging moments,' he confessed to The Guardian. 'The show has reached such an extreme pitch—there have been times when I've felt like the pressure was intolerable. 'It's been a hurricane. I don't think I'm at the point of reflection yet. I need some real time off to figure out how to get my feet back on the ground, because I feel very squeezed.' Gadd said, over a year later, he is 'still getting used to' people knowing who he is, having had people 'knocking on [his] door for autographs' just days after Baby Reindeer premiered last spring. 'I was an arthouse comedian, performing to five people every night, so it was a huge adjustment. 'I'm still getting used to it. Going to the supermarket comes with a million caveats now.' Following Baby Reindeer, Gadd is set to star in a new BBC series, of which he is the creator, writer, and executive producer. More Trending Titled Half Man, the original six-episode drama series also stars Jamie Bell as Niall, while Gadd plays his 'estranged brother' Ruben. When Ruben shows up unexpectedly at Niall's wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults viewers back through 40 years, from the 1980s to present day. Revisiting all the ups and downs of their lives, it aims to explore what it means to be a man. A release date is yet to be announced. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: One of Pride and Prejudice's most iconic scenes 'won't be in Netflix reboot' MORE: All 6 episodes of 'compelling' mystery thriller are streaming now on Netflix MORE: Netflix adds outstanding crime-thriller that you 'need to watch immediately'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The mysterious episode that was cut from Netflix's Baby Reindeer revealed for the first time
Richard Gadd, the star behind the award-winning Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has revealed that an episode was cut from the seven-part streaming hit. Gadd, 36, who also wrote and created the critically-acclaimed drama, which is based on his own experiences with a 'stalker', said he was responsible for dropping the 'missing' eighth part. The series follows comedian Donny Dunn (Gadd), who endures a harrowing ordeal after a woman called Martha, played by Jessica Gunning, becomes obsessed with him. In Australia for an industry conference, Gadd said he 'fought hard' to cut the episode. 'I remember when we were developing it, there was the note that kept coming in, and probably rightfully so, about ''The show is just too dark. You need to give us a respite,"' Gadd told the audience at the Future Visions conference in Melbourne on Monday. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He said the cut episode showed his character 'escaping' the attentions of his stalker Martha by leaving his home in London to visit his 'parents'. 'There's a whole episode where I go to the football with my dad, and I spend a day with my dad [played by actor Mark Lewis Jones],' he continued. 'But I felt like a lot of the note that was coming in was that we needed a break from Martha because she's so relentless. 'But really, when we got to the edit, I thought ''You miss her every time she's not on screen.'' And I thought in a lot of ways, the sooner you get back to her, the better.' Baby Reindeer soared to global success, racking up a massive 60 million views soon after dropping on Netflix in April 2024. The show went on to score four prizes at the Primetime Emmy Awards in the US last September. Gadd won gongs for Writing for a Limited or Anthology series or Movie and Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Co-star Jessica Gunning won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role as the crazed fan. The show also triumphed in the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category. Beating Black Mirror, Fargo, Fellow Travellers, Ripley and True Detective: Night Country to the Writing award, Gadd was visibly emotional as he took to the stage, telling the crowd: 'Oh, wow. Thanks so much. This is the stuff of dreams. Thanks so much to the Academy. Thank you to Netflix for letting me tell the story to the world.' 'Look, ten years ago, I was down and out, right? I never ever thought I would get my life together. I never thought I would be able to rectify myself and get myself back on my feet again. 'Here I am just a decade later picking up one of the biggest awards in television, yeah. Now, I don't mean that - I don't mean that to sound arrogant. I mean that for anyone going through a difficult time right now to persevere. 'I don't know much about this life. But I do know nothing lasts forever. And no matter how bad it gets, it always gets better. If you are struggling, keep going. And I promise you things will be okay. Thank you so much for this award.' Baby Reindeer became one of Netflix's most watched shows ever, and also scored a Golden Globe Award for Gunning for Best Supporting Actress as well as Best Limited or Anthology Series.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ChatGPT Plus Is Free for College Students Right Now. Here's What You Get
If you're a college student in the US or Canada facing down finals, then OpenAI has some good news for you. ChatGPT Plus, the premium version of the artificial intelligence chatbot, is free until May 31. The company has launched a webpage for the offer detailing who is eligible and what's included. ChatGPT Plus usually costs $20 a month, offering faster responses from the chatbot service without limits on things like image generation (which the company just started offering as a free service limited to a few uses at a time). Students from a degree-granting school in the US and Canada that qualifies will get access to ChatGPT Plus until the offer ends on May 31. The student webpage includes a tool that allows you to see if your school qualifies, and to ask for assistance if your school isn't on the list. ChatGPT also verifies you're a student through a few methods listed on the site. OpenAI's ChatGPT service has seen a surge of popularity recently, in part due to its revamped image-generation tool. According to reports, ChatGPT has about 150 million active weekly users. Free access to ChatGPT's revamped AI image generator and its other capabilities, such as research summaries and real-time conversations, will open the door to more AI familiarity, said Mark van Rijmenam, a strategic futurist and author of Future Visions. "This will help students become more familiar with these powerful AI tools," van Rijmenam said. "However, just giving access alone is not enough. We need to teach students how to use these tools and how to leverage them." Last year, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Edu, a version of its AI tools for universities. This, along with the free offer, may signal the company's push into more educational efforts. Van Rijmenam said that universities should adjust their curriculum "so instead of learning rote knowledge, which becomes less relevant in the age of AI, (they) teach students how to embrace AI responsibly." Students could also use AI to help manage their time to get the most out of balancing study plans, classes, work and life, but beware of the wrong reliance on AI: teachers and professors have ways of detecting when you've written something using AI.
