Bella Ramsey Joins Maya Cast

Maya, a new six-part drama for Channel 4, has cast Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, Time) as co-lead alongside Daisy Haggard, creator and writer of the Two Brothers series.

Haggard is making her directorial debut on the show, co-directing alongside Jamie Donoughue (Doctor Who, The Last Kingdom). Ramsey plays the titular Maya, teenage daughter of Anna (Haggard). The show, repped by All3Media International, follows as they enter a witness protection program, relocating to a small rural town in Scotland. Filming will take place in Scotland later this year.

Ramsey said: “This story and these characters Daisy has created are so alive, nuanced, wickedly funny and scarily dark. Every character jumps off the page, the dialogue is incredibly witty, and I’m so excited to get to play Maya opposite Daisy’s Anna.”

Haggard added: “Ever since I first dreamt up this show, there has only ever been one Maya… I wrote the part with Bella so clearly in my head, and I honestly still can’t believe they want to be part of it. Bella is pure magic, just insanely talented, and I can’t wait for us to work together. I’m also thrilled to be taking the leap into directing and excited to have the opportunity to co-direct the series alongside the brilliant Jamie Donoughue.”

Daisy Mount and Alex Mercer, executive producers for Two Brothers, added: “Bella Ramsey is one of the most incredible talents of their generation and the only Maya we had in mind to play alongside Daisy’s Anna. The two characters share such a unique and special relationship and are the heart and soul of the project, and we know Bella and Daisy will bring them to life in a way that will resonate deeply with viewers.”

Gemma Boswell, commissioning editor for drama at Channel 4, said: “We are thrilled to have Bella join the cast of Maya. It’s testament to the wit and depth of Daisy’s writing to entice such fantastic talent, and we can’t wait to see the dynamic of Maya and Anna on-screen.”