Nicholas Hoult is returning to the small screen in a new Hulu original, teaming up again with Tony McNamara for a series titled Mosquito. This Nicholas Hoult new Hulu series, which will also be available on Disney+, brings together acclaimed talent for what promises to be a sharp, dark comedy exploring the dynamics of modern relationships.
A Distinctive Take on Relationships in ‘Mosquito’
Following the announcement from Deadline, Mosquito has secured a straight-to-series order for six episodes. Alongside Hoult, Daisy Edgar-Jones will co-star. The show is described as
“a sardonic look at a young couple’s relationship […] [centering] on Kate (Edgar-Jones) and Ed (Hoult), […] whose secrets begin to reveal as daily life chips away at the personas they present… all started by an intrusive mosquito.”
— Tony McNamara, Creator
This fresh series will be part of Disney+’s original productions in the UK and, with Hulu and Disney+ nearing a full merger, is expected to reach audiences globally through both platforms in the near future.
The Creative Team Behind the Series
Tony McNamara, known for his Oscar-nominated screenplays on films such as The Favourite and Poor Things, brings his sardonic storytelling to Mosquito. This series reunites him with Hoult, who previously starred as Peter in McNamara’s The Great–a celebrated Hulu show that ran for three seasons and received two Emmy Awards for costuming, as well as writing nominations and acting nods for both Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning. Yorgos Lanthimos, director of the aforementioned films starring Emma Stone, is not involved in this project, signaling a new creative journey for McNamara while he expands his footprint beyond previous collaborations.
Starring Cast and Their Recent Accomplishments
Nicholas Hoult continues his recent momentum, following major performances in movies like Mad Max: Fury Road, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, and his noted interpretation of Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s Superman. Fans can anticipate Hoult’s return as Lex in the upcoming Man of Tomorrow, where Superman and Lex unite to confront a greater menace within the DC Universe. Despite these demanding film commitments, Hoult remains dedicated to projects across diverse genres.
Daisy Edgar-Jones, cast as Kate, achieved widespread recognition in the series Normal People, acting opposite Paul Mescal. Since then, she has secured roles in titles like Twisters and Where the Crawdads Sing. Edgar-Jones is also attached to future projects including an adaptation of Sense and Sensibility and the upcoming film Here Comes the Flood alongside actors Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson.
Anticipation Builds for a Promising Collaboration
With a story centering around a couple, Ed and Kate, and the interplay of their secrets filtered through McNamara’s trademark wit, Mosquito is poised to stand out among new series launches. The combination of Hoult and Edgar-Jones’ talents—with both actors having earned acclaim for performances in both drama and comedy—adds to early optimism regarding the series’ quality and appeal.
As audiences await the merging of Hulu and Disney+, the arrival of Mosquito marks an intriguing new moment for UK originals on the platform. For fans of character-driven comedies and the creative teams behind past critical hits like The Great, anticipation is high for Nicholas Hoult’s next chapter in television.
