Daisy Haggard has her own show on the way. The wonderfully expressive “Episodes” actress co-wrote “Back to Life” and will play its lead, Variety reports.
Already in production, the BBC Three title is described as a “comedy with a mystery at its heart” and tells the story of Miri Mattheson, an ex-con who returns to her hometown after serving nearly 20 years in prison.
“Back to Life’s” supporting cast includes Geraldine James (“Sherlock Holmes”), Richard Durden (“Harlots”), Adeel Akhtar (“Murdered by My Father”), and Jamie Michie (“Game of Thrones”).
Two Brothers Pictures (“Fleabag”) is producing the six-part comedy. Haggard co-wrote the script with Laura Solon (“Office Christmas Party,” “Hot in Cleveland”).
“The nimble storytelling dazzles and hooks you in right from scene one,” said BBC comedy chief Shane Allen, who commissioned the series. “Miri is a terrific creation as the viewer’s empathy ebbs and flows depending on our perception of what she might have done [to land in prison]. It’s a distinctive world of intriguing characters and laced through with offbeat humor. This series cements BBC Three’s reputation as the vital place to try out ambitious new forms and tones of narrative.”
“Hilda,” “Uncle,” and “Black Mirror” are among Haggard’s previous acting credits. She’s set to star alongside Martin Freeman (“Sherlock”) in “Breeders,” an upcoming FX parenting comedy slated to premiere in 2020.
