Netflix executives have revealed the existence of a previously unknown “lost episode” of hit series Baby Reindeer that could be released next year.
The hugely popular series told the story of a comedian who becomes the target of an obsessive stalker.
The series, written by and starring Richard Gadd, explores the protagonist’s attempts to deal with his stalker, Martha, while pursuing his comedy career.
Baby Reindeer, released in April this year, was based on the comedian’s stage show of the same name.
The miniseries became a viral sensation earlier this year, collecting a number of awards including Emmy’s for Gadd and the show – winning Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Speaking at the Rose D’Or Awards 2024, Executive Producer Petra Fried said: “We just thought this was going to be a little show.”
Gadd wrote and starred in the acclaimed miniseries
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“We hoped it would get some recognition because we really, really were proud of it,” she told The Mirror.
Producer Ed MacDonald also had some exciting news to share about the show’s future.
“There was actually a lost episode which we filmed and it was lost in the edit,” he revealed.
The producer was scant on details but The Mirror reports he suggested the “lost” episode could still air.
Baby Reindeer won a number of awards
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McDonald recollected: “It did involve a non-league football match which Richard, Matt, and I managed to get involved with. It was all made up.”
The producers remarks come as recent legal developments highlighted discrepancies between the Netflix adaptation and Gadd’s original stage performance.
The television version presents itself as a “true story”, a departure from Gadd’s previous theatrical production of the same name which did not make any claims on being true.
The legal team team for a woman claiming to be the real-life Martha argued that the “true story” claim opened the show up to a defamation claim.
In September, a judge in Los Angeles agreed and granted permission for her to sue Netflix on that basis.
This week, the woman’s lawyers amended complaint which outlined a various differences between the TV and stage show.
Despite the legal woes, Baby Reindeer producer Matt Jarvis is still very proud of the show and its support for the We Are Survivors charity.
The charity supports male victims of stalking, sexual abuse and rape.
Jarvis explained to The Mirror that Gadd: “Wanted to help people who have been through similar experiences. For me, for all of us, I think that’s the most rewarding thing.”
