Unveiling the Intrigue: Meet the Cast of "Honey," the Prequel to Killing Eve
The BBC has announced the cast for its upcoming show "Honey," a prequel to the popular series Killing Eve. The lead role of Martha Schmitt will be played by Ann Skelly, with Nate Mann as Kurt Fischer, Jannis Niewöhner as Friedrich Bauman, and Rory Kinnear as Graham Anderson. The show follows Schmitt, a deep cover agent for MI6, as she navigates dangerous situations and tries to avoid detection by her enemies, including Friedrich, the new Stasi Head of Counterespionage against British Targets, Berlin Office. Other cast members include Oliver Cudbill, Sonita Henry, Victoria Mayer, Valentino Dalle Mura, July Namir, Julian Niedermeier, Sofia Oxenham, and Daniel Zielinski.
"Honey" is the first show to come out of the BBC and German network ZDF's co-production partnership. It is created by Sid Gentle, the production company behind Killing Eve, and written by Emma Moran. The show reveals that Martha Schmitt is actually a younger version of Carolyn Martens, portrayed by Fiona Shaw in Killing Eve. The BBC has chosen Ann Skelly to play the role in "Honey," which is expected to be a major launch in 2026. The BBC has not confirmed that "Honey" is the long-awaited prequel to Killing Eve.
Commissioned by Lindsay Salt for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, and Frank Seyberth for ZDF, "Honey" is produced by Sid Gentle Films in association with Fifth Season, which will distribute the series globally. Emma Moran is the lead writer and executive producer, with Sally Woodward Gentle and Lee Morris as executive producers, and Christopher Hall as the producer. Toby MacDonald directs episodes 1-3, while Michelle Savill directs episodes 4-6.
In conclusion, "Honey" promises to be an exciting addition to the Killing Eve universe, with a talented cast and creative team bringing the story of Martha Schmitt to life. Fans of the original series can look forward to exploring the origins of Carolyn Martens and the world of espionage in this highly anticipated prequel.