Michaela Coel Returns with New HBO-BBC Drama 'First Day on Earth'

British actor Michaela Coel reunites with HBO and BBC for 'First Day on Earth', a ten-episode drama series. Coel stars as a British novelist named Henri who travels to Ghana to reconnect with her estranged father and rediscover her identity. The show is co-produced by HBO, BBC, and A24.

British star Michaela Coel is set to captivate audiences once again with her latest project, 'First Day on Earth', a ten-episode drama series co-produced by HBO and BBC. The new series comes four years after her critically-acclaimed 'I May Destroy You'.

In 'First Day on Earth', Coel portrays Henri, a British novelist grappling with career and relationship stagnation. Henri's journey to Ghana, West Africa—her parents' homeland—promises an unexpected reunion with her estranged father and a quest for self-identity.

The series is executive produced by Coel, Jesse Armstrong, Phil Clarke, and Roberto Troni for Various Artists Limited in association with A24. Amy Gravitt of HBO praised Coel's unique storytelling, while BBC Drama Director Lindsay Salt hailed her as an exceptional talent. The show aims to engage global audiences with its personal and lyrical exploration of home.

(With inputs from agencies.)