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NICHOLAS HOULT AND DAISY EDGAR-JONES TANGLE IN "MOSQUITO" FOR DISNEY+, A WRY RELATIONSHIP COMEDY FROM WRITER TONY MCNAMARA
Six-episode Hulu Original Series from the UK coming to Disney+ Internationally and Hulu in the US
Penned by two-time Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning writer Tony McNamara ("Poor Things")
LONDON, UK (2 December 2025) - There's a buzz in the air as Disney+ announces the next instalment of their ambitious UK original production slate, "Mosquito." From acclaimed screenwriter, Tony McNamara ("The Great," "Poor Things"), comes a sardonic look at a young couple's relationship, starring Golden Globe and Emmy(R) award-nominated Nicholas Hoult ("Superman," "Nosferatu") and BAFTA and Emmy(R) award-nominated Daisy Edgar-Jones ("Normal People", "Twisters").
The British powerhouse leads play Kate and Ed, a recently married couple whose secrets begin to reveal as daily life chips away at the personas they present... all started by an intrusive mosquito.
Tony McNamara, writer and executive producer, said "I'm thrilled and excited to work with and team up two of the best actors around. I can't wait to go make absurd comedy with them."
In a joint statement, Eric Schrier, president, Disney Television Studios and Global Original Television Strategy, The Walt Disney Company, and Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+ EMEA said, "Tony is one of the most talented writers working in film and television today, with a legacy of incredible success at Disney. He has an unmatched ability to bring fascinating and complex stories to life weaving sharply written, intricate dialogue with signature dark-humour and complexity. Partnering with him on 'Mosquito' is an incredible step forward for our local original content and reinforces our ambitions in the UK."
The six-episode Hulu Original Series from the UK marks the reunion of Tony McNamara and Nicholas Hoult following Hulu Original Series "The Great," which garnered multiple award nominations. "Mosquito" is produced by 20th Television, Piggy Ate Roast Beef Productions and Hustle & Punch and is executive produced by Tony McNamara, Nicholas Hoult, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Marian Macgowan, Tracy Underwood, and Daniel Pipski. The series was commissioned for Disney+ by Lee Mason, executive director, scripted, The Walt Disney Company EMEA. Filming begins in 2026 and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu globally.
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