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First Day on Earth
Written byMichaela Coel
Starring
  • Michaela Coel
Country of originUnited States
United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producersMichaela Coel
Jesse Armstrong
Jo McLellan
Piers Wenger
Phil Clarke
Roberto Troni
Production companies
  • Various Artists Limited
  • A24
Original release
NetworkHBO
BBC One

First Day On Earth is an upcoming HBO and BBC television series written by and starring Michaela Coel.

Premise

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A novelist with her life in a rut takes a job on a film in Ghana, the country of her parents and where her estranged father still lives.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The series is written and executive produced by Michaela Coel, who also stars. Phil Clarke, Roberto Troni also executive produce alongside Jesse Armstrong for Various Artists Limited, as does Jo McClellan for the BBC and Piers Wenger for A24.[2]

Filming on the series will begin in 2025.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Porter, Rick (19 August 2024). "Michaela Coel Sets 'I May Destroy You' Follow-Up at HBO, BBC". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  2. ^ White, Peter (19 August 2024). "Michaela Coel To Create & Star In Drama Series 'First Day On Earth' For HBO & BBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  3. ^ Otterson, Joe (19 August 2024). "Michaela Coel Sets New HBO, BBC Drama Series 'First Day on Earth'". Variety. Retrieved 19 August 2024.