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Disney+ Teams With A24 UK to Greenlight Comedy-Drama DAD

The straight-to-series order is Disney+'s first co-production with A24 UK, to be badged as a Hulu Original in the U.S., reflecting a wider push into U.K. originals.

Overview

  • Disney+ and A24 UK have secured a straight-to-series order for DAD, a darkly comic family drama created and written by Clem Garritty.
  • The story follows three adult siblings who reunite to confront a historic murder accusation against their father without revealing plot details or outcomes.
  • The series was commissioned by Disney+ EMEA executives Angela Jain and Lee Mason after a competitive bidding process that included interest from the BBC, ITV and Sky.
  • Casting and a production schedule have not been announced, so key next steps remain securing cast, production partners and a release window.
  • The deal is the first UK co-production between Disney+ and A24 and builds on prior U.S. collaborations while signaling increased Disney investment in EMEA originals and U.K. talent.