Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 2, 2025 · Entertainment

Matt Smith's Wild Ride as a Sex-Addicted Salesman in 'The Death of Bunny Munro'

Matt Smith will soon be transformed into a sex-addicted salesman as his new drama series, The Death of Bunny Munro, hits screens on Sky

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Get ready for a wild ride as the talented Doctor Who star, Matt Smith, takes on his most provocative role yet in The Death Of Bunny Munro, a six-part drama series hitting screens on Sky this November. In a shocking departure from his iconic portrayal of the Eleventh Doctor, Matt transforms into a self-proclaimed Lothario and door-to-door beauty salesman, Bunny Munro, whose life is a downward spiral of sex addiction and grief.

Based on Nick Cave's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The Death Of Bunny Munro follows the story of Bunny, who, after his wife Libby's tragic death by suicide, uses his job as an excuse to pursue any woman he meets. With only a loose concept of what it means to be a parent, he takes his young son, Bunny Jr, on a chaotic sales tour around Brighton and its surrounding coast.

Matt plays self-professed Lothario, Bunny, a door-to-door beauty salesman that, following his wife Libby's death by suicide, is left looking after their young son

As the series delves into the complexities of grief, love, and chaos, Matt's portrayal of Bunny is both captivating and heart-wrenching. "To work alongside Nick Cave on The Death of Bunny Munro feels like a great honour," Matt gushes. "It's a brilliant exploration of love, grief, and chaos. At its heart, a deep, difficult, and tender story about a father and son, coping with loss and change."

With Pete Jackson at the helm as director and Clerkenwell Films producing, The Death Of Bunny Munro promises to be a wild cautionary tale that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. As Matt Smith immerses himself in the role of Bunny, he's not only taking on a new character but also navigating the complexities of fatherhood.

The series marks a significant departure from Matt's previous roles, and fans can't help but wonder how his Doctor Who days prepared him for this latest challenge. "I think my experience playing the Eleventh Doctor helped me tap into Bunny's sense of entitlement and recklessness," Matt reveals in an exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com. "But, at the same time, I had to find a way to make Bunny more vulnerable and relatable."

The action follows Bunny after he's been saddled with taking care of his young son, Bunny Jr, following the sudden death of his wife

As for his co-stars, Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who joined him on House Of The Dragon, they're already talking about reuniting over WhatsApp. In an exclusive FYC event in Hollywood, host Josh Horowitz asked the cast if their group chat had remained active since filming ended in May 2023. Emma playfully responded with a laugh, "Dormant." We can't help but wonder what other juicy secrets they're keeping.

The Death Of Bunny Munro is set to launch on Sky and NOW streaming service on November 20th, so mark your calendars for a wild ride that will leave you questioning everything about the complexities of human relationships. With Matt Smith's exceptional performance at its core, this series promises to be a must-watch for fans of drama and those who crave something more.

Cast and Crew:

Matt teased the series as 'a brilliant exploration of love, grief, and chaos'

  • Matt Smith as Bunny Munro
  • Pete Jackson as Director
  • Clerkenwell Films as Producers
  • Nick Cave as Author (novel)
  • Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke as Co-stars

Release Date: November 20th, Sky and NOW streaming service