Pete Jackson: 'Bunny Munro' speaks to our darker, wilder selves'

Adapting Nick Cave's 'The Death of Bunny Munro' for TV was a daunting task, writer Pete Jackson reveals. He discusses balancing dark humor with emotional depth, collaborating with director Isabella Eklöf to avoid objectification, and how Matt Smith's involvement allowed for bolder storytelling. Jackson also touches on drawing inspiration from within and the complexities of father-son relationships.

Nov 26, 2025 - 19:15
 0  4
Pete Jackson: 'Bunny Munro' speaks to our darker, wilder selves'
Adapting Nick Cave's 'The Death of Bunny Munro' for TV was a daunting task, writer Pete Jackson reveals. He discusses balancing dark humor with emotional depth, collaborating with director Isabella Eklöf to avoid objectification, and how Matt Smith's involvement allowed for bolder storytelling. Jackson also touches on drawing inspiration from within and the complexities of father-son relationships.

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow