‘I would never have believed it would get this kind of response in a week’: Netflix’s My Little Deer cast reacts to series success

What was supposed to be just a simple British series that was carefully released is becoming a phenomenon on Netflix. Created, directed and performed by Richard Gadd, My Little Deer tells the story of a comedian’s nightmare of being harassed by a woman for several years. This true story is the story of an actor who was targeted by an unknown woman until 2019.

Martha, a complex character

The series received a great response on social networks. Both harrowing and thrilling, no one is left indifferent to Don’s ordeal and the madness of Martha, brilliantly played by Jessica Gunning. in the interview BBCThe actor still insists that it was necessary not to play him as a simple villain.

“I never saw Martha as the villain of the story. And I don’t think you should see him like that if you play that kind of role.he explains. For me, he is a complex and multifaceted character. I think Martha sees Don as he wants to be seen, at a point in his life when he is at his lowest and most lost. In a way, it was the perfect time for him in his life.”

instant success

my little deer Contains many challenging sequences such as Episode 4. The actor reveals that the shoot was not easy for the series creator who needed support: “It was a very difficult moment. Richard Gaddy was incredibly brave, vulnerable and open to retelling his story. I was impressed with him.“

The success of the series surprised the actor. “I would never have believed that there would be such an outcry in one week“, is glad. Richard goes to the side, is the response of the community”Beyond what could be imaginedHe confides variety. I always believed that, but I didn’t expect the series to explode so quickly.“

My Little Reindeer is available on Netflix.