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BBC Unveils Cast for 'Honey,' Prequel to 'Killing Eve'

2/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The BBC announced the cast for Honey, with Ann Skelly (actress) as Martha Schmitt, an MI6 agent undercover in East Berlin in 1982, and the show is rumored to be a prequel to Killing Eve.
Nate Mann, Jannis Niewöhner, and Rory Kinnear are also in the main cast.
Sid Gentle Films produces Honey; Emma Moran wrote it, and it is set for a 2026 BBC launch.

History

Historical Context

In 1982, the Cold War heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, marked by espionage and military posturing. The British intelligence agency MI6 played a pivotal role in this climate, particularly in East Berlin, a city divided since the Berlin Wall's construction in 1961. This historical backdrop emphasizes the significance of intelligence operations during a period characterized by the threat of nuclear conflict.

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Story summary

The BBC announced the cast for Honey, with Ann Skelly (actress) as Martha Schmitt, an MI6 agent undercover in East Berlin in 1982, and the show is rumored to be a prequel to Killing Eve.
Nate Mann, Jannis Niewöhner, and Rory Kinnear are also in the main cast.
Sid Gentle Films produces Honey; Emma Moran wrote it, and it is set for a 2026 BBC launch.

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