The Baby (HBO)

Comical horror about unexpected, terrifying infant

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About The Baby (HBO)

Released: 2022

Platform: Max

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1 Seasons Available (8 Episodes)

Cast
Michelle de Swarte, Amira Ghazalla, Albie Pascal Hills, Arthur Levi Hills, Amber Grappy, Patrice Naiambana, Sinéad Cusack, Shvorne Marks, Isy Suttie, Tanya Reynolds, Seyan Sarvan, Karl Davies, Divian Ladwa, Amira Ghazalia, Genesis Lynea, Sinead Cusack, Amber Grappy, Divian Ladwa, Isy Suttie, Karl Davies, Michelle de Swarte, Patrice Naiambana, Seyan Sarvan, Shvorne Marks, Tanya Reynolds

About The Baby (HBO)

A darkly comic exploration of motherhood, womanhood, and the mystery of creation, HBO's The Baby is not your typical story of bringing home a newborn. It delves into a world where a woman's life is derailed after an unexpected event. As she instinctively protects the sinister arrival, it morphs into a violent, life-consuming entity. A hauntingly strange baby is at the center of this narrative.

Making / Production

The Baby series premiered in 2022 and is a co-production between HBO and Sky. Lucy Gaymer and Laura Deeley serve as the series' producers, with Sian Robins-Grace and Lucy Gaymer as the creators. The first season was directed by Nicole Kassell, who directed several episodes of "Watchmen" for HBO.

Actors

  • Michelle De Swarte stars as Natasha. Her life takes a sudden U-turn with the arrival of the baby. Michelle excellently accomplishes the task of portraying the shock, confusion, and disturbed emotions.
  • Amira Ghazalla as Mrs. Eaves. Known for her mysterious demeanor and direct link with the baby, Ghazalla plays the experienced voice guiding Natasha with an enigmatic charm.
  • Sinan Kaya as Bob. Best friend and neighbour to Natasha, Kaya's character is a pillar of support, portrayed with natural ease and comfort.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The Baby is a Sky Studios presentation, created by Sian Robins-Grace and Lucy Gaymer, produced by SISTER and Proverbial Pictures.
  • The show was filmed in the UK locations like Brighton and London to provide a uniquely British backdrop to this unexpected tale.

Quotes

  • "No, she's not mine - she's the baby!" - Natasha
  • "There's no rulebook with her. We make it up as we go along." - Bob

Music, Soundtrack

  • The unsettling yet enticing music of The Baby, maintaining the element of surprise yet accentuating the situations, was composed by Arthur Sharpe.