Starz has joined Maya as co-production partner for the U.S. and Canada, with the six-part thriller set to air on Starz in North America and Channel 4 in the UK. The series stars Bella Ramsey and creator Daisy Haggard, with Tobias Menzies also starring.
What is ‘Maya’ about?
According to the official description, the series follows Anna (Haggard) and her teenage daughter Maya (Ramsey), who “must take on new identities and relocate to a small rural town” after leaving their lives in London behind. “As they try to adjust to their new reality, the trauma of their past continues to haunt them and the sinister presence of two hitmen leaves a trail of unease as they search for the missing mother and daughter.”
Starz president of original programming Kathryn Busby said in a statement, “This edge-of-your-seat thriller is a perfect addition to our expanding, premium female-driven slate. Anchored by creator and star Daisy Haggard, alongside the magnetic Bella Ramsey, Maya delivers a compelling portrait of a mother fighting to protect her daughter, blended with wit and fierce love.”
The series is created, written and co-directed by Haggard and produced by Two Brothers Pictures (Fleabag, The Tourist, Boat Story). Harry and Jack Williams, Sarah Hammond, Alex Mercer and Daisy Mount executive produce alongside Haggard.
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