{
  "id": 6481944,
  "title": "‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Jessica Gunning Returns to Netflix for Dark Comedy Series ‘Feral’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/baby-reindeer-star-jessica-gunning-returns-to-netflix-for-dark-comedy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T21:54:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/jessica-gunning-cast-feral-netflix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jessica Gunning, the breakout star of Netflix's \"Baby Reindeer,\" is set to return to the streaming platform for a new dark comedy series called \"Feral.\" The project is an adaptation of Shirley Conran's 1987 novel of the same name. Gunning will play the role of Annie, a woman who sacrifices her own ambitions to raise four sons under the control of her strict husband, Duncan. The series will follow four women as they learn to survive and collaborate on a dangerous tropical island following their mining executive husbands' kidnapping.\n\nJude Mack, known for producing the shorts \"Amicable\" and \"Bury Your Gays,\" is the creator of \"Feral.\" Mack recently joined the cast of \"Ted Lasso\" Season 4 as the new goalie. The series is scheduled to be directed by Emma Freeman, who joins the show as the new goalie for \"Ted Lasso\" Season 4. The production is set to be brought to life by Oscar nominee Liza Marshall, who will also serve as a producer alongside Laurie Borg. \"Feral\" was reported by Deadline, with Netflix choosing not to comment on the matter to TheWrap.",
  "summary": "The Emmy winner plays one of the four female leads of the show, based on the 1987 novel by Shirley Conran The post ‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Jessica Gunning Returns to Netflix for Dark Comedy Series ‘Feral’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Jessica Gunning returns to Netflix for 'Feral', a dark comedy series.",
    "Plays Annie, a woman sacrificing ambitions to raise four sons.",
    "Series follows four women surviving on a dangerous tropical island."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning Returning To Netflix For Darkly Comedic Thriller Series ‘Feral’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/baby-reindeers-jessica-gunning-returning-to-netflix-for-darkly",
        "published": "2026-09-09T19:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}