Hear that buzz? Nicholas Hoult and Daisy Edgar-Jones are set to lead a new Disney+ relationship comedy, Mosquito.
From acclaimed screenwriter Tony McNamara (The Great, Poor Things), the six-part series is a sardonic look at a young couple’s relationship, starring two of the hottest talents out of the U.K. at the moment, fresh off the success of Superman (Hoult) and Twisters (Edgar-Jones).
The British powerhouse leads play Kate and Ed, a recently married couple whose secrets begin to reveal as daily life chips away at the personas they present — all started by an intrusive mosquito.
Said McNamara, who also serves as an executive producer: “I’m thrilled and excited to work with and team up two of the best actors around. I can’t wait to go make absurd comedy with them.”
In a joint statement, Disney Television president Eric Schrier and Disney+ head of content for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Angela Jain, said: “Tony is one of the most talented writers working in film and television today, with a legacy of incredible success at Disney. He has an unmatched ability to bring fascinating and complex stories to life weaving sharply written, intricate dialogue with signature dark-humor and complexity. Partnering with him on Mosquito is an incredible step forward for our local original content and reinforces our ambitions in the U.K.”
The six-episode Hulu original series from the U.K. also marks a reunion between Tony McNamara and Nicholas Hoult following Hulu’s The Great.
Mosquito is produced by 20th Television, Piggy Ate Roast Beef Productions and Hustle & Punch and is executive produced by Tony McNamara, Nicholas Hoult, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Marian Macgowan, Tracy Underwood and Daniel Pipski. The series was commissioned for Disney+ by Lee Mason, executive director, scripted, The Walt Disney Company EMEA.
Filming begins in 2026, and the series will stream on Disney+ and Hulu globally.