Sky Unveils New Nick Cave Documentary and TV Series with Star-Studded Cast and Soundtrack

October 15, 2025
Sky Unveils New Nick Cave Documentary and TV Series with Star-Studded Cast and Soundtrack
  • Directed by Mike Christie and produced by Seb Barfield, the documentary features appearances from notable collaborators such as Florence Welch, Warren Ellis, Colin Greenwood, Irvine Welsh, Bella Freud, and Wim Wenders.

  • Sky's approach with this documentary focuses on uncovering the process and philosophy behind Cave's work, emphasizing his layered artistic world rather than just celebrating his fame.

  • Sky's executive director Phil Edgar-Jones praised Cave's storytelling across his music, books, and ceramics, highlighting the documentary's focus on his complex and inspiring creative landscape.

  • Two episodes of the TV adaptation will be previewed in London at the end of October, though the exact release dates for the documentary and series have not been announced.

  • A new documentary titled 'The Veiled World Of Nick Cave' is set to air on Sky Documentaries later this year, exploring his multifaceted creative career and influence across various artistic fields.

  • Cave and Warren Ellis will score a new series based on Cave's second novel, 'The Death of Bunny Munro,' which will be a six-part series starring Matt Smith, with a preview event scheduled at the Royal Festival Hall in London on October 30.

  • The series follows Bunny Munro, a sex-addicted salesman dealing with grief after his wife’s suicide, as he navigates life with his young son in Brighton, with Cave serving as an executive producer and soundtrack creator.

  • Cave and The Bad Seeds have announced a major European tour for 2026, with detailed dates and ticket links available.

  • Sky is also producing a six-part TV adaptation of Cave's novel 'The Death of Bunny Munro,' scheduled for release on November 20, with Cave and Warren Ellis creating the original score.

  • Sky aims to explore Cave's artistic impact through both documentary and dramatization formats, emphasizing his influence across multiple mediums.

  • The documentary will examine Cave’s influence across music, literature, screenplays, sculpture, and ceramics, highlighting his storytelling prowess and archetypal figures.

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