There’s nothing better than seeing a gripping novel brought to life on screen and Baby Doll on Paramount+ looks set to deliver just that. From The Burning Girls to Insomnia, the streaming service has a great track record with book adaptations, and this latest tale of twin sisters torn apart by a traumatic past is sure to keep viewers captivated.
Here's everything you need to know about this chilling new drama.
What is Baby Doll about?
Based on Hollie Overton’s bestselling novel, Baby Doll is a taut, emotionally charged thriller about twin sisters Abby and Lily, and their mother, Eve (Jill Halfpenny).
When Lily is abducted by their trusted local teacher Rick Hansen (Alfie Allen), the family is shattered. After years in captivity, Lily finally escapes, but the life she returns to has irrevocably changed. As Abby, Lily and Eve struggle to rebuild their broken bonds, they’re haunted by the chilling reality that Rick is still out there, intent on controlling the narrative and evading justice.
What book is Baby Doll based on?
Baby Doll on Paramount+ is based on the debut psychological thriller novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton. First published in July 2016, the novel tells the harrowing story of Lily Riser, who was abducted at age 16 by her high school teacher.
It’s a gripping, emotional story of survival, sisterhood, and the complex road to healing.
AmazonWho is in the cast of Baby Doll?
• Jill Halfpenny (The Feud, The Cuckoo) as Eve
• Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones, SAS Rogue Heroes) as Rick
• Tallulah Evans (The Forsyte Saga, The Watcher in the Woods) as Lily
• Delphi Evans (TV debut) as Abby
• Vikash Bhai (Virdee, Crossfire)
• Niamh Walsh (Jamestown, Dead and Buried)
• Levi Brown (This Town, Payback)
• Victoria Ekanoye (Coronation Street, The Royals)
• Holly Atkins (MobLand, Criminal Justice)
• Kiran Krishnakumar (Everything Now, What It Feels Like for a Girl)
When is Baby Doll on Paramount+?
Paramount+ hasn't announced a release date for Baby Doll yet, but filming is already underway now that production has officially begun. The six-part thriller is expected to arrive in 2026, exclusively on Paramount+.
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