They will appear alongside Daisy Haggard in her forthcoming drama. 

Channel 4 has announced that Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, Time) is to star in their new psychological thriller series Maya, alongside its writer Daisy Haggard (Back To Life, Breeders).

Here’s what we know about Maya:

Ramsey takes on the title role of Maya, teenage daughter of Anna (Haggard). Forced into a witness protection programme to escape a life-threatening danger, Anna and Maya leave their London lives behind, taking on new identities and relocating to a small rural town in Scotland. As they try to adjust to their new reality, the trauma of their past continues to haunt them in the form of two hitmen intent on tracking them down. As the walls close in, it becomes clear that a dangerous figure from their past is still a looming threat.

The series promises to explore themes of predatory male behaviour, family and love, but, above all, is a warm and witty celebration of the special, unbreakable bond shared between mother and daughter. The darkly comic drama films entirely on location in Scotland later this year, with further casting to be announced.

Maya comes from Two Brothers Pictures, with Daisy Haggard co-directing the series with Jamie Donoughue (Doctor Who).

Bella Ramsey said:

“This story and these characters Daisy has created are so alive, nuanced, wickedly funny and scarily dark. Every character jumps off the page, the dialogue is incredibly witty and I’m so excited to get to play Maya opposite Daisy’s Anna.”

Daisy Haggard, writer, creator and co-director, said:

“Ever since I first dreamt up this show, there has only ever been one Maya… I wrote the part with Bella so clearly in my head and I honestly still can’t believe they want to be part of it. Bella is pure magic, just insanely talented, and I can’t wait for us to work together. I’m also thrilled to be taking the leap into directing, and excited to have the opportunity to co-direct the series alongside the brilliant Jamie Donoughue.”

Interestingly, it’s not the first time Ramsey and Haggard have played mother and daughter, as they voiced characters for the Netflix animated series Hilda.

We’ll keep you posted on Maya.