'Netflix Shares Jessica Gunning’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ Audition Tape Amid Lawsuit Allegations from Martha's Real-Life Counterpart'
Entertainment | June 7, 2024, 2:05 p.m.
Netflix's support for the hit series Baby Reindeer is evident as they release Jessica Gunning's audition tape for the role of Martha, showcasing the intense and gripping storyline of Richard Gadd's experience with a stalker. This move comes just hours after the streaming giant was hit with a $170M lawsuit by the real-life Martha, Fiona Harvey. The limited series is already making waves, winning the Breakthrough Limited Series award at the Gotham TV Awards and attracting around 60M views in its first month. Netflix has expressed their commitment to defending the show against allegations made by Harvey, stating that they will stand by Richard Gadd's right to tell his story. With Emmy voting approaching, the release of the audition tape signals Netflix's confidence in Baby Reindeer's potential to be a major player in the upcoming awards season.