Little Disasters
| Little Disasters | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Thriller |
| Created by | Ruth Fowler |
| Based on | Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan |
| Written by | Ruth Fowler Amanda Duke |
| Story by | Sarah Vaughan Ruth Fowler |
| Directed by | Eva Sigurdardottir |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Myf Hopkins |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Paramount+ |
| Release | 22 May 2025 |
Little Disasters is a 2025 television series that was released on Paramount+. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan, and was created into a six part television series by Ruth Fowler. It is directed by Eva Sigurdardottir and produced by Roughcut Television, in association with Fremantle. It stars Jo Joyner, Diane Kruger and Ben Bailey Smith. It was released on Paramount+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 22 May 2025.
Premise
[edit]An A+E doctor treating an unexplained head injury on the child of one her best friends faces the dilemma of whether to subsequently make a report to child social services.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Diane Kruger as Jess
- Jo Joyner as Liz, an A+E doctor
- Ben Bailey Smith as Nick, Liz's husband
- Shelley Conn as Charlotte
- Emily Taaffe as Mel
- JJ Feild as Ed, Jess' husband
- Stephen Campbell Moore as Rob, Mel's husband
- Patrick Baladi as Andrew, Charlotte's lawyer husband
Production
[edit]The six-part series was commissioned by Paramount+ in May 2023.[2] It is produced by Roughcut Television in association with Fremantle. Ruth Fowler and Amanda Duke adapted the series for the screen from the Sarah Vaughan novel Little Disasters (2020), with Roughcut Television executive producers Ash Atalla, Alex Smith and Marianna Abbotts alongside Vaughan, as well as Simon Judd for Fremantle. Eva Sigurdardottir is the director, and Myf Hopkins is the series producer.[3]
The cast is led by Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner, who are joined by Emily Taaffe, Shelley Conn, Patrick Baladi, Stephen Campbell Moore, JJ Feild, and Ben Bailey Smith.[4]
Filming took place in Budapest in June and July 2024.[1][5] Filming also took place in London.[6] First-look images from filming were released in December 2024.[7]
Release
[edit]It was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Paramount+ on 22 May 2025.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (10 June 2024). "Diane Kruger, Jo Joyner Set to Lead Psychological Thriller 'Little Disasters' at Paramount+". Variety. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Paramount+ books Rough Cut, Fremantle". Televisual.com. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Little Disasters debuts on Paramount+ UK this May". Advanced Television. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Mitchell, Harriett (1 May 2025). "New UK "complex psychological thriller with a mystery at its heart" gets tense first-look trailer". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Diane Kruger and Jo Joyner to Star in Psychological Thriller 'Little Disasters' on Paramount+". Budapest Reporter. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Ford, Lily (27 February 2025). "Diane Kruger and 'Little Disasters' Cast Usher in 'Big Little Lies'-Esque Drama: "It Leaves You Breathless"". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (3 December 2024). "'Little Disasters': Diane Kruger Revealed In Exclusive Images Of Buzzy Paramount+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Turner, Laura Jane (8 May 2025). ""Leaves you breathless" – Jo Joyner's new "edge of your seat" UK thriller needs to be on your radar". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
External links
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- 2025 British television series debuts
- 2020s British drama television series
- British English-language television shows
- Television shows filmed in Hungary
- Television shows shot in London
- British thriller television series
- Television shows based on British novels
- Paramount+ original programming
- Television series by Fremantle (company)