Channel 4 reveals brand new drama from The Tourist and Fleabag bosses – with Breeders star leading cast
Channel 4 reveals a brand new drama from The Tourist and Fleabag producers with a star from the hit show Breeders leading the cast.
The six-part thriller series is called Maya, and comes from Breeders star Daisy Haggard and the production company Two Brothers Pictures.
It follows the story of mother Anna and her teenage daughter Maya, who must leave their lives in London and take on new identities, relocating to a small rural town.
The synopsis for the series says: "As they try to adjust to their new reality, the trauma of their past continues to haunt them.
"And the sinister presence of two hitmen leaves a trail of unease as they search for the missing mother and daughter.
"As the walls close in on them it becomes clear that the dangerous figure from their past is still a looming threat."
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Maya is expected to explore topics around identity, predatory male behaviour, and the lengths a parent will go to protect their child.
It is also said to have a "darkly comedic, atmospheric tone".
The synopsis continues: "As Anna and Maya navigate their new world, the question remains: will the system protect them?
"Will they ever truly be safe, or will they have to go to extraordinary lengths to protect themselves?"
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Daisy said in a statement: "I am so excited that we finally get to share Maya with the world!
"It has been brewing and building in my mind for a long time and I feel extremely fortunate to be able to shine a light on these kinds of stories.
"I can’t wait to go on this journey with the brilliant and bold Channel 4."
Ollie Madden, Director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama, said: "Daisy’s pilot script for Maya had us laughing out loud with its uniquely British take on parenting and the oddities of witness protection schemes.
"Whilst simultaneously being utterly gripping in its no-holds barred thriller storytelling.
"We are huge fans of both Daisy and the first-rate team at Two Brothers and can’t wait to see this compelling series come to life in their hands."
Daisy is best known for her roles in BBC Three’s comedy-drama, Back to Life, which she also created and co-wrote with Laura Solon.
She also appeared alongside Martin Freeman as Ally in Breeders, a role for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance.
In the series Boat Story, she played Janet who alongside Paterson Joseph find some cocaine on a boat.
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The pair quickly find themselves entangled with the police, masked hitmen and a sharp-suited gangster known as 'The Tailor.
Maya will air on Channel 4 but no release date is available yet.