From Book to Screen: The Death of Bunny Munro

This panel discussion delves into Pete Jackson’s adaptation of Nick Cave’s acclaimed second novel, directed by Isabella Eklöf and produced by Clerkenwell Films.

Left to right: Pete Jackson, Isabella Eklöf, Ed Macdonald. Isabella Eklöf photo by Andreas Omvik
  • Date: Monday 13 October
  • Time: 14:30 to 15:30
  • Venue: Picturehouse Central

The much-awaited adaptation of Nick Cave’s second novel, The Death of Bunny Munro, comes to the screen as a six-part limited series for Sky, starring Matt Smith in the title role and Rafael Mathé as his nine-year-old son, Bunny Junior. This panel will welcome award-winning director Isabella Eklöf (Kalak, Holiday, Industry seasons 2 and 3); BAFTA-winning writer Pete Jackson (Somewhere Boy), and award-winning producer Ed Macdonald from Clerkenwell Films (Baby Reindeer, The End of the F***ing World). 

The panel will delve into the production and creative processes behind the series: from the optioning of the novel and its adaptation to the choice of the director and casting of the main roles. The conversation will also address the visual approach to the story and discuss the creative choices to bring this father and son relationship to the screen. The panel is programmed in collaboration with Edinburgh TV Festival.

Speakers:

  • Isabella Eklöf, director
  • Pete Jackson, writer
  • Ed Macdonald, producer

Host:

  • Rowan Woods, Creative Director, Edinburgh TV Festival