Alfie Allen and Jill Halfpenny to lead new Paramount+ thriller 'Baby Doll'

The new six-part thriller is based on Hollie Overton's novel.

Paramount+ UK & Ireland has today announced Baby Doll, a new six-part original UK thriller based on the novel by Hollie Overton and starring Alfie Allen and Jill Halfpenny.

It follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen.

After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes, only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. The world she longed to return to has moved on without her.

As Abby, Lily and their mother Eve struggle to rebuild their family, they must confront the lasting damage and the terrifying reality that Rick is still out there, determined to control the narrative and evade justice.

Described as raw and emotionally charged, Baby Doll promises to be a gripping exploration of trauma, resilience, sisterhood, and the high cost of reclaiming one’s life.

The series will star Alfie Allen and Jill Halfpenny as Rick and Eve, while sisters Tallulah and Delphi Evans will take on the roles of Lily and Abby.

Also joining the cast are Vikash Bhai, Niamh Walsh, Levi Brown, Victoria Ekanoye, Holly Atkins and Kiran Krishnakumar.

Made by Clapperboard, Baby Doll has been adapted for screen by David Turpin, Suzanne Cowie and Nessah Muthy, will be directed by Laura Way and Bindu de Stoppani and produced by Mick Pantaleo. It'll be executive produced by Mike Benson and Suzi McIntosh.

Speaking about Baby Doll, Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, UK, said "Baby Doll (w/t) is the kind of thrilling, emotionally rich storytelling we’re proud to champion on Paramount+ UK & Ireland. With a brilliant creative team and a gripping narrative at its heart, this series is set to be a standout addition to our original drama slate."

To which Clapperboard’s Suzi McIntosh, added "We are hugely proud to be bringing Hollie Overton’s original, compelling and successful novel Baby Doll (w/t) to screen. Its dark psychological storytelling full of twists and turns keeps us on the edge of our seats throughout. This is Clapperboard’s first global Paramount + collaboration and we could not be more excited."

Baby Doll will air on Paramount+