Michaela Coel & Jesse Armstrong's HBO-BBC Collaboration Revealed

Michaela Coel and Jesse Armstrong, two powerhouse creatives, are teaming up for an exciting new drama series co-produced by HBO and the BBC.

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00:00HBO and BBC are set to collaborate on a new drama series that has already generated significant

00:06buzz thanks to its star-studded team.

00:08Michaela Coyle, the Emmy-winning creator and star of I May Destroy You, is teaming up with

00:13succession creator Jess Armstrong for a new project, starring Coyle in the lead role.

00:18The series, named First Day on Earth, is still in the early stages of development and will

00:22be a joint production between HBO and BBC, two powerhouses in the world of television

00:26drama along with A24.

00:29Michaela, who has gained acclaim for her groundbreaking work in I May Destroy You, will not only star

00:34in the series but is also expected to have a hand in its creative direction.

00:38Michaela plays Henry, a British writer.

00:41According to the description of the series, the plot deals with the characters having

00:45existential crisis and hypocrisy.

00:47HBO and BBC's partnership on this project is seen as a perfect match, combining the

00:51best of British and American television production.

00:55Both networks have a history of producing critically acclaimed series and this new venture

00:59is expected to continue the tradition.

01:02Michaela Coyle's involvement in the series is particularly noteworthy as she has been

01:07a trailblazer in the industry, known for her fearless approach to storytelling and her

01:11ability to tackle complex social issues with nuance and sensitivity.

01:15This collaboration between Coyle and Armstrong marks a significant moment in television as

01:20two of the industry's most innovative voices come together to create what is sure to be

01:24a landmark series.